CVE-2018-5003: High severity adobe creative cloud vulnerability
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application before 4.5.5.342 (installer) has an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5003?
CVE-2018-5003 has a medium severity level as it allows for privilege escalation through DLL hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5003?
To fix CVE-2018-5003, update Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application to version 4.5.5.342 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-5003?
CVE-2018-5003 affects the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application prior to version 4.5.5.342 on Microsoft Windows systems.
What is DLL hijacking in the context of CVE-2018-5003?
DLL hijacking in CVE-2018-5003 refers to the vulnerability where an insecure library loading mechanism allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Can CVE-2018-5003 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-5003 requires local access to exploit, as it involves running the vulnerable Adobe software on a targeted machine.