#VU12448 Insecure DLL loading in Creative Cloud Desktop Application - CVE-2018-4873

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: CVE-2018-4873

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

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb18-12.html

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Q & A

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.