CVE-2018-4873: High severity adobe creative cloud vulnerability

Published May 19, 2018
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Updated

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier have an exploitable Unquoted Search Path vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Adobe Creative Cloud<=4.4.1.298

Event History

May 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4873?

CVE-2018-4873 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-4873?

To fix CVE-2018-4873, update the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application to the latest version available.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2018-4873?

CVE-2018-4873 affects Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4873?

CVE-2018-4873 is classified as an Unquoted Search Path vulnerability.

5

What could happen if CVE-2018-4873 is exploited?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-4873 could lead to local privilege escalation on affected systems.

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