CVE-2019-7971: Critical severity adobe photoshop vulnerability
Published Aug 26, 2019
·Updated
Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier have a type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Adobe Photoshop CC<=19.1.8
Adobe Photoshop CC>=20.0<=20.0.5
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Aug 26, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:26 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7971?
CVE-2019-7971 is considered high severity due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-7971?
To fix CVE-2019-7971, update Adobe Photoshop CC to version 19.1.9 or later, or version 20.0.6 or later.
3
Which versions of Adobe Photoshop CC are affected by CVE-2019-7971?
Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier, and 20.0.5 and earlier are affected by CVE-2019-7971.
4
Can CVE-2019-7971 affect users on macOS or Windows?
CVE-2019-7971 specifically affects Adobe Photoshop CC, irrespective of the operating system used.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-7971?
CVE-2019-7971 is a type confusion vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.