7.8
CWE
428
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-6935

First published: Thu Oct 13 2016(Updated: )

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application before 3.8.0.310 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% directory.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Creative Cloud<=3.7.0.272

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-6935?

    CVE-2016-6935 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-6935?

    To fix CVE-2016-6935, upgrade Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application to version 3.8.0.310 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-6935?

    Local users of Adobe Creative Cloud versions prior to 3.8.0.310 on Windows are affected by CVE-2016-6935.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2016-6935?

    Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-6935 to gain elevated privileges by placing a Trojan horse executable in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% directory.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-6935?

    There are no published workarounds for CVE-2016-6935; updating to a fixed version is recommended.

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