#VU11065 Dangerous file upload in Adobe Connect - CVE-2018-4921

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11065

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Connect
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Adobe

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

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

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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.