Vulnerability identifier: #VU30123
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-61
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 escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in privilege escalation.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Creative Cloud Desktop Application: 3.5.0.206 - 5.1.0.407
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb20-33.html
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.