Vulnerability identifier: #VU12448
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-428
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Creative Cloud Desktop Application
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on vulnerable system.
The weakness exists due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A local attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update to version 4.3.0.256 or 4.5.0.331.
Vulnerable software versions
Creative Cloud Desktop Application: 4.0.0.185 - 4.4.1.298
External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb18-12.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.