CVE-2021-21068

Adobe Creative Cloud installer arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability

Description

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 5.3 (and earlier) is affected by a file handling vulnerability that could allow an attacker to cause arbitrary file overwriting. Exploitation of this issue requires physical access and user interaction.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Creative Cloud (desktop component)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-18.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21068?
CVE-2021-21068 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21068?
To fix CVE-2021-21068, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-21068 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-21068 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-21068?
CVE-2021-21068 affects Adobe Creative Cloud (desktop component).
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