CVE-2018-15980: High severity adobe photoshop vulnerability
Published Nov 29, 2018
·Updated
Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.6 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Photoshop CC<=19.1.6
Remediation
Event History
Nov 29, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-15980?
CVE-2018-15980 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-15980?
To fix CVE-2018-15980, update Adobe Photoshop CC to version 19.1.7 or later.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-15980?
CVE-2018-15980 affects all Adobe Photoshop CC versions up to and including 19.1.6.
4
Can CVE-2018-15980 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-15980 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability; thus it cannot be exploited remotely.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-15980?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-15980 could lead to unauthorized information disclosure from Adobe Photoshop CC.