Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Connect

Published: 2018-03-13

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2018-4921 CVE-2018-4923
CWE-ID	CWE-434 CWE-20
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Adobe Connect Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Vendor	Adobe

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Dangerous file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU11065

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4921

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to upload .swf files.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input validation when processing file uploads. A remote attacker can upload a specially crafted .swf file and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update to version 9.7.5.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Connect: 9.4.1 - 9.7

CPE2.3

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com//security/products/connect/apsb18-06.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU11066