Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in Adobe InDesign
CVE-2018-4927

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 May 2018

Summary

Adobe InDesign versions 13.0 and prior are susceptible to an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability, which can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation. This flaw arises from the way the application processes file paths, allowing malicious actors to manipulate the execution environment and potentially gain elevated privileges within the system. Proper security measures and timely updates are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

InDesign 13.0 and below InDesign 13.0 and below

References

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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