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CVE-2009-3489

HighPublished

Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 installs the Adobe Active File Monitor V8 service with an insecure security descriptor, which allows local users to (1) stop...

Published: Sep 30, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 29, 2009

Primary CVSS

7.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

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

EPSS probability estimate

2.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 79.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 installs the Adobe Active File Monitor V8 service with an insecure security descriptor, which allows local users to (1) stop the service via the stop command, (2) execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM by using the config command to modify the binPath variable, or (3) restart the service via the start command.

Sources

Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 - Active File Monitor Privilege EscalationExploit
pyrokinesis · windows · Sep 29, 2009
Adobe Photoshop Elements - Active File Monitor Service Privilege EscalationExploit
bellick · windows · Oct 29, 2009

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