#VU11066 Improper input validation in Adobe Connect - CVE-2018-4923

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11066

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4923

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Connect
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to delete arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing URI. A remote attacker can remove arbitrary files on the system or force uninstall of the application.

Mitigation
Update to version 9.7.5.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Connect: 9.4.1 - 9.7

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com//security/products/connect/apsb18-06.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.