CVE-2024-20754: lightroom — Fix

Description

Lightroom Desktop versions 7.1.2 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. If the application uses a search path to locate critical resources such as programs, then an attacker could modify that search path to point to a malicious program, which the targeted application would then execute. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-426 CWE-426

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
adobe	lightroom	< 7.2
apple	macos	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/lightroom/apsb24-17.html https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/lightroom/apsb24-17.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20754? +

Lightroom Desktop versions 7.1.2 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. If the application uses a search path to locate critical resources such as programs, then an attacker could modify that search path to point to a malicious program, which the targeted application would then execute. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-20754? +

CVE-2024-20754 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20754? +

CVE-2024-20754 affects products from adobe, apple, specifically: lightroom, macos. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20754? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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