Adobe security alert.
August 13, 2019
Advisory overview
Qualys Vulnerability R&D Lab has released new vulnerability checks in the Enterprise TruRisk Platform to protect organizations against 122 vulnerabilities that were fixed in 3 bulletins announced today by Adobe. Customers can immediately audit their networks for these and other new vulnerabilities by accessing their Qualys subscription. Visit Qualys Security Blog to prioritize remediation.
Non-Qualys customers can audit their network for these and other vulnerabilities by signing up for a Qualys Free Trial, or by trying Qualys Community Edition.
Vulnerability details
Adobe has released 3 security bulletins to fix newly discovered flaws in their software. Qualys has released the following checks for these new vulnerabilities:
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Adobe Security Update for Adobe Acrobat and Reader (APSB19-41)
- Severity
- Critical 4
- Qualys ID
- 372051
- Vendor Reference
- APSB19-41
- CVE Reference
- CVE-2019-7832, CVE-2019-7965, CVE-2019-8002, CVE-2019-8003, CVE-2019-8004, CVE-2019-8005, CVE-2019-8006, CVE-2019-8007, CVE-2019-8008, CVE-2019-8009, CVE-2019-8010, CVE-2019-8011, CVE-2019-8012, CVE-2019-8013, CVE-2019-8014, CVE-2019-8015, CVE-2019-8016, CVE-2019-8017, CVE-2019-8018, CVE-2019-8019, CVE-2019-8020, CVE-2019-8021, CVE-2019-8022, CVE-2019-8023, CVE-2019-8024, CVE-2019-8025, CVE-2019-8026, CVE-2019-8027, CVE-2019-8028, CVE-2019-8029, CVE-2019-8030, CVE-2019-8031, CVE-2019-8032, CVE-2019-8033, CVE-2019-8034, CVE-2019-8035, CVE-2019-8036, CVE-2019-8037, CVE-2019-8038, CVE-2019-8039, CVE-2019-8040, CVE-2019-8041, CVE-2019-8042, CVE-2019-8043, CVE-2019-8044, CVE-2019-8045, CVE-2019-8046, CVE-2019-8047, CVE-2019-8048, CVE-2019-8049, CVE-2019-8050, CVE-2019-8051, CVE-2019-8052, CVE-2019-8053, CVE-2019-8054, CVE-2019-8055, CVE-2019-8056, CVE-2019-8057, CVE-2019-8058, CVE-2019-8059, CVE-2019-8060, CVE-2019-8061, CVE-2019-8066, CVE-2019-8077, CVE-2019-8094, CVE-2019-8095, CVE-2019-8096, CVE-2019-8097, CVE-2019-8098, CVE-2019-8099, CVE-2019-8100, CVE-2019-8101, CVE-2019-8102, CVE-2019-8103, CVE-2019-8104, CVE-2019-8105, CVE-2019-8106, CVE-2019-8237, CVE-2019-8249, CVE-2019-8250, CVE-2019-8251, CVE-2019-8252, CVE-2019-8257
- CVSS Scores
- Base 10 / Temporal 8.3
- Description
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Adobe Reader and Acrobat are applications for handling PDF files. Adobe Reader and Acrobat are prone to multiple vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.
Affected Versions:
Acrobat DC Continuous 2019.012.20035 and earlier versions(Windows)
Acrobat DC Classic 2017 2017.011.30142 and earlier versions(macOS)
Acrobat DC Classic 2017 2017.011.30143 and earlier versions(Windows)
Acrobat Reader DC Classic 2017 2017.011.30142 and earlier versions(macOS)
Acrobat Reader DC Classic 2017 2017.011.30143 and earlier versions(Windows)
Acrobat DC Classic 2015 2015.006.30497 and earlier versions (macOS)
Acrobat DC Classic 2015 2015.006.30498 and earlier versions(Windows)
Acrobat Reader DC Classic 2015 2015.006.30497 and earlier versions(macOS)
Acrobat Reader DC Classic 2015 2015.006.30498 and earlier versions(Windows)QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
Operating System: Windows
This QID looks for the vulnerable version of Acrobat.dll, AcroRd32.dll and nppdf32.dll files.QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
Operating System: MacOS
This QID looks for the vulnerable version of Adobe Reader and Acrobat from the installed application list. - Consequence
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An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise Confidentiality, Integrity and/or Availability.
- Solution
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Adobe has released fix to address this issue. Customers are advised to refer to APSB19-41 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
APSB19-41
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Adobe Photoshop CC Multiple Security Vulnerabilities(APSB19-44)
- Severity
- Critical 4
- Qualys ID
- 372052
- Vendor Reference
- APSB19-44
- CVE Reference
- CVE-2019-7968, CVE-2019-7969, CVE-2019-7970, CVE-2019-7971, CVE-2019-7972, CVE-2019-7973, CVE-2019-7974, CVE-2019-7975, CVE-2019-7976, CVE-2019-7977, CVE-2019-7978, CVE-2019-7979, CVE-2019-7980, CVE-2019-7981, CVE-2019-7982, CVE-2019-7983, CVE-2019-7984, CVE-2019-7985, CVE-2019-7986, CVE-2019-7987, CVE-2019-7988, CVE-2019-7989, CVE-2019-7990, CVE-2019-7991, CVE-2019-7992, CVE-2019-7993, CVE-2019-7994, CVE-2019-7995, CVE-2019-7996, CVE-2019-7997, CVE-2019-7998, CVE-2019-7999, CVE-2019-8000, CVE-2019-8001
- CVSS Scores
- Base 10 / Temporal 7.4
- Description
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Adobe Photoshop is an application that allows users to view and edit various graphic formats. This update resolves an arbitrary code execution vulnerability.
Affected Versions:
Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier 19.x versions
Adobe Photoshop CC versions 20.0.5 and earlier 20.x versions
QID Detection Logic:
Windows(Authenticated): This QID checks for vulnerable version of 'Photoshop.exe' file.
QID Detection Logic:
Mac(Authenticated): This QID checks for vulnerable version of Photoshop by checking output of "grep" followed by path of Info.plist of the installed photoshop cc. - Consequence
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Successful exploitation can result in information disclosure,arbitrary code execution on target system.
- Solution
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Adobe has released Photoshop CC version 19.1.9 and 20.0.6 in APSB19-44 to address this vulnerability.
Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
APSB19-44
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Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB19-39)
- Severity
- Critical 4
- Qualys ID
- 372053
- Vendor Reference
- APSB19-39
- CVE Reference
- CVE-2019-7957, CVE-2019-7958, CVE-2019-7959, CVE-2019-8063, CVE-2019-8236
- CVSS Scores
- Base 10 / Temporal 7.4
- Description
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Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application is your central location for managing the dozens of apps and services that are included in your Creative Cloud membership. You can also sync and share files, manage thousands of fonts, access libraries of stock photography and design assets.
This update fixes security bugs in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application.
Affected Versions:
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application 4.6.1 and earlier versions QID Detection Logic:(Authenticated)
This QID checks Windows registry to see if Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop is installed. If found, it checks if the installed versions is vulnerable.
- Consequence
- Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow Information Leakage, Denial of Service, Privilege Escalation and Arbitrary Code Execution.
- Solution
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The vendor has released a patch Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) version 4.9
For more information please visit APSB19-11Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
APSB19-39
These new vulnerability checks are included in Qualys vulnerability signature 2.4.675-4. Each Qualys account is automatically updated with the latest vulnerability signatures as they become available. To view the vulnerability signature version in your account, from the Qualys Help menu, select the About tab.
Selective Scan Instructions Using Qualys
To perform a selective vulnerability scan, configure a scan profile to use the following options:
- Ensure access to TCP ports 135 and 139 are available.
- Enable Windows Authentication (specify Authentication Records).
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Enable the following Qualys IDs:
- 372051
- 372052
- 372053
- If you would like the scan to return the Windows Hostname, also include QID 82044 and ensure access to UDP port 137 is available.
- If you would like to be notified if Qualys is unable to log on to a host (if Authentication fails), also include QID 105015.
In addition, prior to running a scan for these new vulnerabilities, you can estimate your exposure to these new threats by running the Risk Analysis Report, available from the Qualys Vulnerability Management Reports tab.
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