high7.8Public exploit code
CVE-2009-3489
Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 installs the Adobe Active File Monitor V8 service with an insecure security descriptor, which allows local users to (1) stop the s…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Adobe Photoshop Elements - Active File Monitor Service Privilege Escalation2009-10-29 · local · windows · Verified
- Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 - Active File Monitor Privilege Escalation2009-09-29 · local · windows · Verified
Impact
Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 installs the Adobe Active File Monitor V8 service with an insecure security descriptor, which allows local users to (1) stop the service via the stop command, (2) execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM by using the config command to modify the binPath variable, or (3) restart the service via the start command.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Photoshop Elements | Version 8.0 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/09/potential_photoshop_elements_8.html
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_adobe_pe_local.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36895
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506806/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36542
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022963
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2798
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/09/potential_photoshop_elements_8.html
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_adobe_pe_local.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36895
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506806/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36542
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022963
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2798