Bulletin ID
Security updates available for Creative Cloud Desktop Application | APSB18-20
|
Date Published |
Priority |
---|---|---|
APSB18-20 |
August 14, 2018 |
3 |
Summary
Adobe has released a security update for the Creative Cloud Desktop Application installer for Windows. This update resolves an insecure library loading vulnerability in the installer that could lead to privilege escalation (CVE-2018-5003).
Affected versions
Product |
Affected version |
Platform |
Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) |
4.5.0.324 and earlier versions |
Windows |
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:
Product |
Updated version |
Platform |
Priority rating |
Availability |
Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) |
4.5.5.342 |
Windows |
3 |
The latest Creative Cloud Desktop App installer can also be downloaded from the Download Center.
Vulnerability Details
Vulnerability Category |
Vulnerability Impact |
Severity |
CVE Numbers |
---|---|---|---|
Insecure Library Loading (DLL hijacking) |
Privilege Escalation |
Important |
CVE-2018-5003 |
Acknowledgments
Adobe would like to thank the following individual for reporting the relevant issues and for working with Adobe to help protect our customers:
- Alec Blance (CVE-2018-5003)