CVE-2021-40708 : Security Advisory and Response

Adobe Genuine Service Installer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability was published on September 14, 2021, with a CVSS base score of 7.3.

Understanding CVE-2021-40708

Adobe Genuine Service versions 7.3 and earlier are susceptible to a privilege escalation flaw that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

What is CVE-2021-40708?

The vulnerability in the AGSService installer of Adobe Genuine Service versions 7.3 and earlier allows an authenticated attacker to gain read/write privileges, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with user interaction.

The Impact of CVE-2021-40708

The impact severity is rated as HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-40708

Adobe Genuine Service Installer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability technical insights.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in Adobe Genuine Service versions 7.3 and earlier enables a privilege escalation issue within the AGSService installer.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: GoCart
Vendor: Adobe
Vulnerable Versions: <= 7.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability requires authentication to exploit and could allow attackers to achieve read/write privileges and execute malicious code with user interaction.

Mitigation and Prevention

Actions to secure systems from CVE-2021-40708.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Adobe Genuine Service to version 7.4 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.
Regularly monitor for security advisories from Adobe that address such vulnerabilities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user access.
Conduct regular security training to increase awareness of potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches promptly to ensure software is up-to-date with the latest security fixes.