CVE-2020-9668 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-9668 affecting Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 and earlier. Discover the impact, technical details, affected systems, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 (and earlier) is affected by an Improper Access control vulnerability when handling symbolic links. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to elevate privileges in the context of the current user.
Understanding CVE-2020-9668
Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 (and earlier) is susceptible to an Improper Access Control vulnerability, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
What is CVE-2020-9668?
CVE-2020-9668 is a vulnerability in Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 and earlier that allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit improper access control when dealing with symbolic links, enabling them to elevate privileges within the user's context.
The Impact of CVE-2020-9668
The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.0 base score of 7.8, indicating a high severity level with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack complexity is low, and user interaction is required.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-9668
Adobe Genuine Service version 6.6 (and earlier) is affected by an Improper Access control vulnerability when handling symbolic links.
Vulnerability Description
- Type: Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- User Interaction: Required
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: GoCart
- Vendor: Adobe
- Versions Affected: <= 6.6, None
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability arises from mishandling symbolic links, allowing attackers to exploit the system and gain elevated privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
- Update Adobe Genuine Service to the latest version.
- Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities related to symbolic links.
Long-Term Security Practices:
- Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict unnecessary access.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Patch and Updates:
- Apply security patches provided by Adobe promptly to mitigate the vulnerability.