Insecure Inherited Permissions Vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application
CVE-2019-7958

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Creative Cloud Desktop Application
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 August 2019

What is CVE-2019-7958?

The Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application, specifically versions 4.6.1 and earlier, is susceptible to an insecure inherited permissions vulnerability. This issue arises when permissions are not properly managed, allowing malicious actors to exploit the application and escalate their privileges within the system. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and functionalities, posing a significant risk to users' security.

Affected Version(s)

Creative Cloud Desktop Application Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions

References

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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