7.8
CWE
427
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-7961

First published: Wed Aug 14 2019(Updated: )

Adobe Prelude CC versions 8.1 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Prelude<=8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-7961?

    The severity of CVE-2019-7961 is considered critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-7961?

    To fix CVE-2019-7961, upgrade Adobe Prelude CC to version 8.2 or later.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2019-7961?

    CVE-2019-7961 affects systems running Adobe Prelude CC versions 8.1 and earlier.

  • What does CVE-2019-7961 exploit?

    CVE-2019-7961 exploits an insecure library loading mechanism, commonly known as DLL hijacking.

  • What could be the consequences of exploiting CVE-2019-7961?

    Exploiting CVE-2019-7961 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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