CVE-2020-9681 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-9681?

CVE-2020-9681 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9681?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Genuine Service, Apple Macos, Microsoft Windows.

Vulnerability Description

Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path element vulnerability. An authenticated attacker could exploit this to rewrite the file of the administrator, which may lead to elevated permissions. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Genuine Service	<= 6.6
Apple	Macos	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-427

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/integrity_service/apsb20-42.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/integrity_service/apsb20-42.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-9681?

CVE-2020-9681 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path element vulnerability. An authenticated attacker could exploit this to rewrite the file of the administrator,...

How severe is CVE-2020-9681?

CVE-2020-9681 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-9681?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Genuine Service, Apple Macos, Microsoft Windows.