What is the severity of CVE-2022-23202?

CVE-2022-23202 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23202?

To fix CVE-2022-23202, update Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop to version 2.8.0.0 or later.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-23202?

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop version 2.7.0.13 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-23202.

Who needs to be concerned about CVE-2022-23202?

Users of Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop versions 2.7.0.13 and earlier should take precautions due to the risk associated with CVE-2022-23202.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-23202?

CVE-2022-23202 is an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could allow for arbitrary code execution.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-23202

high

CWE

427

8/2/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-23202: Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Uncontrolled Search Path Element Arbitrary code execution

First published: Tue Feb 08 2022(Updated: )

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop version 2.7.0.13 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must download a malicious DLL file. The attacker has to deliver the DLL on the same folder as the installer which makes it as a high complexity attack vector.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Creative Cloud	<=2.7.0.13

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb22-11.html

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb22-11.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23202?
CVE-2022-23202 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23202?
To fix CVE-2022-23202, update Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop to version 2.8.0.0 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-23202?
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop version 2.7.0.13 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-23202.
Who needs to be concerned about CVE-2022-23202?
Users of Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop versions 2.7.0.13 and earlier should take precautions due to the risk associated with CVE-2022-23202.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-23202?
CVE-2022-23202 is an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could allow for arbitrary code execution.

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