CVE-2021-28613: Adobe Creative Cloud Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability

Published Sep 27, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 5.4 (and earlier) is affected by a file handling vulnerability that could allow an attacker to arbitrarily overwrite a file. Exploitation of this issue requires local access, administrator privileges and user interaction.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application<=5.4
Apple macOS

Event History

Sep 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-28613?

CVE-2021-28613 refers to a file handling vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 5.4 and earlier.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28613?

CVE-2021-28613 is rated as high severity with a CVSS score of 7.4.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-28613?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-28613 requires local access, administrator privileges, and user interaction.

4

What is the affected software by CVE-2021-28613?

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 5.4 and earlier is affected by CVE-2021-28613.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-28613?

To fix CVE-2021-28613, update Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application to a version that is not affected.

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