CVE-2025-54271
Creative Cloud Desktop | Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition (CWE-367)
Description
Creative Cloud Desktop versions 6.7.0.278 and earlier are affected by a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system write. A low-privileged attacker could exploit the timing between the check and use of a resource, potentially allowing unauthorized modifications to files. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 15, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 15, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 078d4453-3bcd-4900-85e6-15281da43538 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-supplied patches immediately.
- Verify file system integrity after update.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2025-54271.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb25-95.html |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Creative Cloud Desktop versions 6.7.0.278 and earlier are affected by a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system write. A low-privileged attacker could exploit the timing between the check and use of a resource, potentially allowing unauthorized modifications to files. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-367 Added Reference https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb25-95.html