#VU56568 Incorrect default permissions in Adobe Digital Editions - CVE-2021-39827

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#VU56568 Incorrect default permissions in Adobe Digital Editions - CVE-2021-39827

Published: September 14, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56568
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39827
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Digital Editions
Software vendor:
Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for temporary files and folders that are set by the application. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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