CVE-2009-3489: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3489: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 installs the Adobe Active File Monitor V8 service with an insecure security de...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2009-3489 is a local privilege escalation issue in Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0. Its Adobe Active File Monitor V8 service was installed with unsafe permissions, allowing a local user to interfere with the service and potentially run code with SYSTEM privileges. Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 installed and the Adobe Active File Monitor V8 service present. The CVE affected-product metadata is incomplete, so validate from local software and service inventory. Treat this as a targeted endpoint hardening issue, not an internet-facing emergency. Prioritize shared systems, lab machines, and older desktops where standard users can log in locally. Mitigation focus: Check Adobe PSIRT or vendor guidance for any update or workaround.; Remove Photoshop Elements 8.0 where it is no longer required.; Restrict local interactive access on exposed shared workstations..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 30, 2009, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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