CVE-2018-12805 Privilege escalation in Adobe Connect 9.7.5 and earlier

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An insecure library loading vulnerability in Adobe Connect allows attackers to escalate privileges on the affected system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-12805?

CVE-2018-12805 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe Connect, published on 20 Jul 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Adobe Connect versions 9.7.5 and earlier have an Insecure Library Loading vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-12805?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Connect.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12805?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-12805 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-12805 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-12805 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Connect vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fj2c-82j7-pvqx.

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