CVE-2021-39828 (GCVE-0-2021-39828)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-09-27 15:43 – Updated: 2025-04-23 19:27
VLAI?
Title
Adobe Digital Editions Installer flaw leads to Local Privilege Escalation
Summary
Adobe Digital Editions 4.5.11.187646 (and earlier) are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Digital Editions installer. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges. User interaction is required before product installation to abuse this vulnerability.
Severity ?
5.8 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-379 - Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Incorrect Permissions (CWE-379)
Assigner
References
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Impacted products
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| Adobe | Digital Editions |
Affected:
unspecified , ≤ 4.5.11.187646
(custom)
Affected: unspecified , ≤ None (custom) |
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