CVE-2012-2027: Use After Free

Published May 9, 2012
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop CS5 12.x before 12.0.5 and CS5.1 12.1.x before 12.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF (aka .TIF) file.

Affected Software

28 affected components
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop=2.5
Adobe Photoshop=3.0
Adobe Photoshop=4.0
Adobe Photoshop=5.0
Adobe Photoshop=6.0
Adobe Photoshop=6.0
Adobe Photoshop=6.0.1
Adobe Photoshop=7.0
Adobe Photoshop=7.0.1
Adobe Photoshop=8.0
Adobe Photoshop=9.0
Adobe Photoshop=9.0.1
Adobe Photoshop=9.0.2
Adobe Photoshop=10.0
Adobe Photoshop=10.0.1
Adobe Photoshop=11.0
Adobe Photoshop=11.0
Adobe Photoshop=11.0.1
Adobe Photoshop=11.0.2
Adobe Photoshop=11.0.4
Adobe Photoshop=12.0.0
Adobe Photoshop=12.0.1
Adobe Photoshop=12.0.2
Adobe Photoshop=12.0.3
Adobe Photoshop=12.0.4
Adobe Photoshop CS4=11.0
Adobe Photoshop Cs5.5<=12.0

Event History

May 9, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2027?

CVE-2012-2027 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2027?

To fix CVE-2012-2027, users must upgrade Adobe Photoshop to version 12.0.5 or 12.1.1 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-2027?

CVE-2012-2027 affects Adobe Photoshop CS5 12.x versions before 12.0.5 and CS5.1 12.1.x versions before 12.1.1.

4

Can CVE-2012-2027 be exploited by opening a file?

Yes, CVE-2012-2027 can be exploited by opening a crafted TIFF file.

5

Is CVE-2012-2027 specific to Windows or cross-platform?

CVE-2012-2027 is primarily associated with Adobe Photoshop on multiple operating systems, including Windows.

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