Vulnerability identifier: #VU25254

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3760

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Digital Editions
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pas specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Digital Editions : 4.0 - 4.5.10.186048

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb20-07.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.