Vulnerability identifier: #VU49486

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21011

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Captivate
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

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 on the system, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Captivate: 11.0 - 11.5.1.499

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/captivate/apsb21-06.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.