Symlink Vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application
CVE-2020-9682

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 July 2020

What is CVE-2020-9682?

The Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 5.1 and earlier contain a symlink vulnerability that can be exploited to perform arbitrary file system writes. This issue presents a significant risk, as it allows malicious actors to manipulate files on the system without proper authorization, potentially leading to further compromise of the affected environment.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application 5.1 and earlier 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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