CVE-2021-28547: Adobe Creative Cloud for macOS Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Sep 29, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application for macOS version 5.3 (and earlier) is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow a normal user to delete the OOBE directory and get permissions of any directory under the administrator authority.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application<=5.3
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28547?

CVE-2021-28547 is categorized as a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-28547?

To fix CVE-2021-28547, users should upgrade the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application to version 5.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-28547?

CVE-2021-28547 affects users of Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application for macOS version 5.3 and earlier.

4

What does the CVE-2021-28547 vulnerability allow?

CVE-2021-28547 allows a normal user to delete the OOBE directory and gain administrator level permissions to directories.

5

Is Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application for Windows affected by CVE-2021-28547?

No, CVE-2021-28547 only affects the macOS version of the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application.

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