CVE-2009-3489 describes an insecure security descriptor in the Adobe Active File Monitor V8 service installed with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0. This flaw allows local users to stop, restart, or execute arbitrary commands as SYSTEM by modifying the service's binPath. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH), the vulnerability has a low attack complexity and can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop_elements:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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