CVE-2018-4873: High severity adobe creative cloud vulnerability
Published May 19, 2018
·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
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.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-4873?
To fix CVE-2018-4873, update the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application to the latest version available.
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What versions are affected by CVE-2018-4873?
CVE-2018-4873 affects Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4873?
CVE-2018-4873 is classified as an Unquoted Search Path vulnerability.
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What could happen if CVE-2018-4873 is exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-4873 could lead to local privilege escalation on affected systems.