CVE-2012-2028: Buffer Overflow

Published May 9, 2012
·
Updated

Buffer overflow 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 unspecified vectors.

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-2012-2028?

CVE-2012-2028 has a critical severity rating because it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2028?

To fix CVE-2012-2028, update Adobe Photoshop to version 12.0.5 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Photoshop are affected by CVE-2012-2028?

CVE-2012-2028 affects Adobe Photoshop CS5 versions earlier than 12.0.5 and CS5.1 versions earlier than 12.1.1.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-2028?

CVE-2012-2028 can be exploited through buffer overflow attacks, potentially allowing remote code execution.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-2028?

A workaround for CVE-2012-2028 involves disabling the functionality that allows it to be exploited, although upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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