Bulletin ID
Last updated on
Dis 28, 2022
Security updates available for Creative Cloud Desktop Application | APSB18-32
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Date Published |
Priority |
|---|---|---|
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APSB18-32 |
August 28, 2018 |
2 |
Summary
Adobe has released a security update for the Creative Cloud Desktop Application for Windows and macOS. This update resolves an important vulnerability (CVE-2018-12829) that could lead to privilege escalation.
Affected versions
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Product |
Affected version |
Platform |
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Creative Cloud Desktop Application |
4.6.0 and earlier versions |
Windows & macOS |
To check the version of the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app:
- Launch the Creative Cloud desktop app and sign in with your Adobe ID
- Click the gear icon and choose Preferences > General
Solution
Adobe categorizes this update with the following priority rating and recommends users update their installation to the newest version:
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Product |
Updated version |
Platform |
Priority rating |
Availability |
|
Creative Cloud Desktop Application |
4.6.1 |
Windows & macOS |
2 |
The latest Creative Cloud Desktop App installer can be downloaded from the Download Center. For more information, please reference this help Page.
Vulnerability Details
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Vulnerability Category |
Vulnerability Impact |
Severity |
CVE Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
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Improper Certificate Validation |
Privilege Escalation |
Important |
CVE-2018-12829 |
Acknowledgments
Adobe would like to thank Chi Chou of AntFinancial LightYear Labs (CVE-2018-12829) for reporting this issue and for working with Adobe to help protect our customers.
