CVE-2021-43019: Adobe Creative Cloud Incorrect Permission Assignment Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Nov 23, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Creative Cloud version 5.5 (and earlier) are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability in the resources leveraged by the Setup.exe service. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to remove files and escalate privileges under the context of SYSTEM . An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability on the product installer. User interaction is required before product installation to abuse this vulnerability.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application<=5.5
Apple macOS
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application<=5.5
Apple macOS

Event History

Nov 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the privilege escalation vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud?

The vulnerability ID for the privilege escalation vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud is CVE-2021-43019.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43019?

CVE-2021-43019 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).

3

How does CVE-2021-43019 affect Adobe Creative Cloud?

CVE-2021-43019 affects Adobe Creative Cloud version 5.5 (and earlier) by enabling an unauthenticated attacker to remove files and escalate privileges under the context of SYSTEM.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-43019?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-43019 by leveraging the vulnerability in the resources leveraged by the Setup.exe service.

5

Is Apple macOS affected by CVE-2021-43019?

No, Apple macOS is not affected by CVE-2021-43019.

6

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2021-43019?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2021-43019, update Adobe Creative Cloud to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

7

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-43019?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-43019 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-111 at the following link: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-111.html

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