Vulnerability identifier: #VU47845

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: CVE-2020-24422

CWE-ID: CWE-426

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 an untrusted search path. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note: This vulnerability affects the following versions:

• Creative Cloud Desktop Application (old installer) 5.2 and earlier version
• Creative Cloud Desktop Application (new installer) 2.1 and earlier version
  

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Creative Cloud Desktop Application: 5.0.0.354 - 5.2.1.441

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb20-68.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.