CVE-2020-9670: Critical severity adobe creative cloud vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2020
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Updated

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 5.1 and earlier have a symlink vulnerability vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application<=5.1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this symlink vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this symlink vulnerability is CVE-2020-9670.

2

What is the severity rating for CVE-2020-9670?

CVE-2020-9670 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2020-9670?

The affected software for CVE-2020-9670 is Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 5.1 and earlier.

4

What is the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2020-9670?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2020-9670 could lead to privilege escalation.

5

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2020-9670?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2020-9670.

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