CVE-2019-7958: Critical severity adobe creative cloud vulnerability
Published Aug 16, 2019
·Updated
Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.6.1 and earlier have an insecure inherited permissions vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Adobe Creative Cloud<=4.6.1
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Remediation
Event History
Aug 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7958?
CVE-2019-7958 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
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How do I fix CVE-2019-7958?
To fix CVE-2019-7958, update the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application to version 4.6.2 or later.
3
Which versions of Adobe Creative Cloud are affected by CVE-2019-7958?
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.6.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2019-7958.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-7958?
CVE-2019-7958 is an insecure inherited permissions vulnerability.
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What could be the consequence of exploiting CVE-2019-7958?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2019-7958 could lead to privilege escalation on the affected system.