# CVE-2021-21068: Adobe Creative Cloud installer arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability

CVE-2021-21068 has no fix on record yet for 1 affected product. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-21068
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.1
- EPSS: 0.0062
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 12, 2021
- Weakness: CWE-379: Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Incorrect Permissions (CWE-379)
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21068

## Description

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 5.3 (and earlier) is affected by a file handling vulnerability that could allow an attacker to cause arbitrary file overwriting. Exploitation of this issue requires physical access and user interaction.

## Where it's fixed

No fix is on record.

## No fix yet

| Platform | Product | Status |
|---|---|---|
| macOS | Adobe Creative Cloud | no-fix |

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