#VU6251 Path traversal in Creative Cloud Desktop Application


Published: 2017-04-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6251

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3007

CWE-ID: CWE-22

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 path traversal. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in remote code execution.

Mitigation
Update to version 4.0.0.185.

Vulnerable software versions

Creative Cloud Desktop Application: 3.5.0.206 - 4.0.0.185


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb17-13.html


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.


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