PT-2020-6611 · Adobe · Genuine Service

Published 2020-09-14 · Updated 2021-10-04 · CVE-2021-40708

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

8.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Adobe Genuine Service versions 7.3 and earlier

Description The issue is related to a privilege escalation vulnerability in the AGSService installer of the Adobe Genuine Service. This vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker to achieve read and write privileges, enabling the execution of arbitrary code. User interaction is required for the exploitation of this vulnerability. The vulnerability is also associated with the creation of temporary files with insecure permissions, which could allow a remote attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For Adobe Genuine Service versions 7.3 and earlier, at the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-379

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-01404

CVE-2021-40708

Affected Products

Genuine Service

References · 5

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-01404 · Security Note
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/integrity_service/apsb21-81.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40708 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-40708 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/29655 · Telegram Post