Unquoted Search Path Vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application
CVE-2018-4873

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Creative Cloud Desktop Application 4.4.1.298 And Earlier Versions
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 May 2018

What is CVE-2018-4873?

The Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier contain an exploitable flaw known as an unquoted search path vulnerability. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability may permit an attacker to gain local privilege escalation, potentially allowing unauthorized administrative control over the system. This security issue results from improper handling of file paths, which can be exploited by manipulating the execution environment.

Affected Version(s)

Creative Cloud Desktop Application 4.4.1.298 and earlier Creative Cloud Desktop Application 4.4.1.298 and earlier versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104103
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040860
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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