CWE
295
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-12829

First published: Wed Aug 29 2018(Updated: )

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application before 4.6.1 has an improper certificate validation vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Creative Cloud<4.6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-12829?

    CVE-2018-12829 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-12829?

    To fix CVE-2018-12829, update the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application to version 4.6.1 or later.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-12829?

    CVE-2018-12829 affects Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Applications prior to version 4.6.1.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-12829?

    Exploiting CVE-2018-12829 could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation on affected systems.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-12829?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-12829; updating to the latest version is recommended.

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