CVE-2018-4991: Critical 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 Improper certificate validation vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to a security bypass.
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-2018-4991?
CVE-2018-4991 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for security bypass.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-4991?
To fix CVE-2018-4991, update Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application to version 4.4.1.299 or later.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-4991?
CVE-2018-4991 is an improper certificate validation vulnerability.
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What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2018-4991?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2018-4991 could bypass security measures within the application.
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Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2018-4991?
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-4991.