Improper Certificate Validation in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application
CVE-2018-12829

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application Before 4.6.1
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2018

What is CVE-2018-12829?

The Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application, prior to version 4.6.1, is vulnerable due to improper validation of SSL certificates. This flaw allows a malicious actor to exploit the application, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation. Ensuring that users update to the patched version is critical to protecting sensitive data and maintaining system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application before 4.6.1 Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application before 4.6.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105158
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041600
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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