Vulnerability identifier: #VU53928

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28597

CWE-ID: CWE-377

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Premiere Elements
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

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

The vulnerability exists in the Adobe Photoshop Elements for Windows and macOS installer due to insecure temporary file creation. A local user can overwrite temporary files during installation and escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability affects Adobe Photoshop Elements installer version 5.2 and earlier.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Premiere Elements: 13.1 - 2021.1

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop_elements/apsb21-46.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.