Vulnerability identifier: #VU14539

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12829

CWE-ID: CWE-295

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 the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper certificate validation. A local attacker can supply specially crafted certificate, gain elevated privileges and perform further attacks.

Mitigation
Update to version 4.6.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Creative Cloud Desktop Application: 4.5.0.324 - 4.6.0.384

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb18-32.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.