#VU20154 Buffer overflow in Creative Cloud Desktop Application - CVE-2019-7959

Vulnerability identifier: #VU20154

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7959

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Creative Cloud Desktop Application
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Creative Cloud Desktop Application: 4.5.0.324 - 4.8.0.410

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb19-39.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.