CVE-2018-12829

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application before 4.6.1 has an improper certificate validation vulnerability

published August 29, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky oversight in Adobe Creative Cloud could let attackers slip through the cracks! Before version 4.6.1, the application has improper certificate validation that might just open the door to privilege escalation. 🔥 Think of it as a hotel that doesn’t check guests’ IDs properly at check-in. If someone manages to bypass that identity verification, they could waltz into the penthouse suite without a reservation! If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges within the application, potentially allowing them to make unauthorized changes or access sensitive information. This could lead to a cascade of issues, compromising the integrity and security of the entire system.

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel that doesn’t check guests’ IDs properly at check-in. If someone manages to bypass that identity verification, they could waltz into the penthouse suite without a reservation! The vulnerability arises due to improper validation of SSL certificates in the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application, which could allow attackers to exploit this oversight and gain higher-level access.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain elevated privileges within the application, potentially allowing them to make unauthorized changes or access sensitive information. This could lead to a cascade of issues, compromising the integrity and security of the entire system. To protect yourself, make sure to update to Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 4.6.1 or later. Regularly check for updates, and consider implementing additional security measures, such as monitoring for unauthorized access attempts. You've got this! Keep your software updated and stay vigilant to keep the bad guys at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05070 · 92.3th percentile
Published
2018-08-29T13:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 AUG 13:00Z
    Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application before 4.6.1 has an improper certificate validation vulnerability
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