CVE-2021-28594 is a vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application
Published on August 24, 2021
Creative Cloud Desktop installer Uncontrolled Search Path element could lead to arbitrary code execution
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) version 2.4 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2021-28594 is exploitable with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVE-2021-28594 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2021-28594
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Affected Versions
Adobe Prelude:- Version unspecified, <= 2.4 is affected.
- Version unspecified, <= None is affected.
Exploit Probability
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