CVE-2018-4992: Input Validation

Published May 19, 2018
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Updated

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier have an exploitable Improper input validation 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 CVE-2018-4992?

CVE-2018-4992 is a vulnerability found in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4992?

The severity of CVE-2018-4992 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2018-4992?

The affected software for CVE-2018-4992 is Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2018-4992?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-4992 could lead to local privilege escalation.

5

How do I fix CVE-2018-4992?

To fix CVE-2018-4992, update to a version later than 4.4.1.298 of Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application.

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