Vulnerability identifier: #VU29751

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9667

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Genuine Integrity Service
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file into a writable directory on the system and then trick the application to load the malicious .dll file.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain escalated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Genuine Integrity Service: 6.0 - 6.6

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/integrity_service/apsb20-42.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.