CVE-2021-21069: Adobe Creative Cloud Improper Privilege Management Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Fri Mar 12 2021(Updated: )
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 5.3 (and earlier) is affected by a local privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow an attacker to call functions against the installer to perform high privileged actions. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Creative Cloud | ||
| Adobe Creative Cloud | <=5.3 | |
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21069?
CVE-2021-21069 is classified as a critical local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21069?
To fix CVE-2021-21069, users should update the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application to version 5.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-21069?
CVE-2021-21069 specifically affects Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 5.3 and earlier.
Can CVE-2021-21069 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2021-21069 does not require user interaction.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2021-21069?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2021-21069 could perform high privileged actions against the installer.
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