CVE-2017-3006: High severity Adobe Creative Cloud vulnerability
Published Apr 12, 2017
·Updated
Adobe Thor versions 3.9.5.353 and earlier have a vulnerability related to the use of improper resource permissions during the installation of Creative Cloud desktop applications.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Adobe Creative Cloud<=3.9.5.353
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Adobe Creative Cloud<=3.9.5.353
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Apr 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 17, 58461
Event
08:16 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-3006?
CVE-2017-3006 has a severity rating of 8.8, indicating critical vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-3006?
To fix CVE-2017-3006, upgrade to Adobe Thor versions later than 3.9.5.353.
3
What applications are affected by CVE-2017-3006?
CVE-2017-3006 affects Adobe Creative Cloud versions 3.9.5.353 and earlier.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-3006?
CVE-2017-3006 is a privilege escalation vulnerability caused by improper resource permissions.
5
Is my Windows operating system affected by CVE-2017-3006?
No, Microsoft Windows itself is not affected; the vulnerability lies within Adobe Creative Cloud.