---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Adobe Photoshop Elements Active File Monitor Service Privilege Escalation SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36895 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36895/ DESCRIPTION: bellick has discovered a vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop Elements, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges. The vulnerability is caused due to an insecure Discretionary Access Control List (DACL) for the "Adobe Active File Monitor V8" service, which can be exploited to e.g. change certain properties of the service and execute arbitrary commands with escalated privileges. The vulnerability is confirmed in Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 (20090905.r.605812). Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Grant only trusted users access to an affected system. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Nine:Situations:Group::bellick ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_adobe_pe_local.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------