CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-7958

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Creative Cloud<=4.6.1
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-7958?

    CVE-2019-7958 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-7958?

    CVE-2019-7958 is an insecure inherited permissions vulnerability.

  • 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.

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