Vulnerability identifier: #VU29755

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9668

CWE-ID: CWE-59

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 way application handles symbolic links. A local user can create a specially crafted symlink to an arbitrary file on the system and overwrite that files with elevated privileges.

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.