CVE-2021-28547: Adobe Creative Cloud for macOS Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 29 2021(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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application | <=5.3 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28547?
CVE-2021-28547 is categorized as a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability.
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.
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.
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.
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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