CVE-2021-40776: Adobe Lightroom Classic DLL Hijacking Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jun 15 2022(Updated: )
Adobe Lightroom Classic 10.3 (and earlier) are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Offline Lightroom Classic installer. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges. User interaction is required before product installation to abuse this vulnerability.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Lightroom | <10.4 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-40776.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Adobe Lightroom Classic 10.3 (and earlier).
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges.
Is user interaction required to exploit this vulnerability?
Yes, user interaction is required before product installation to abuse this vulnerability.
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