PT-2020-5398 · Adobe · Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application

Published 2020-07-14 · Updated 2021-10-05 · CVE-2020-9671

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

Critical

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 5.1 and earlier

Description The issue is related to insecure file permissions, which could lead to privilege escalation if successfully exploited. This means an attacker could potentially gain higher privileges on a system, allowing them to perform actions that would normally be restricted.

Recommendations For Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 5.1 and earlier, update to a version later than 5.1 to resolve the issue. At the moment, there is no information about other specific mitigation measures for this vulnerability.

Fix

Improper Privilege Management

Incorrect Permission

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

CWE-732

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-00494

CVE-2020-9671

Affected Products

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application

References · 4

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb20-33.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9671 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2020-9671 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-00494 · Security Note