What is CVE-2019-7998?

CVE-2019-7998 is an out of bound write vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7998?

The severity of CVE-2019-7998 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

How can CVE-2019-7998 be exploited?

CVE-2019-7998 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

Which versions of Adobe Photoshop CC are affected by CVE-2019-7998?

Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier are affected by CVE-2019-7998.

Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2019-7998?

No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2019-7998.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7998?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-7998 at the following link: [https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb19-44.html](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb19-44.html)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-7998

critical

CWE

787

26/8/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-7998

First published: Mon Aug 26 2019(Updated: )

Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier have an out of bound write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Photoshop CC	<=19.1.8
Adobe Photoshop CC	>=20.0<=20.0.5
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb19-44.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-7998?
CVE-2019-7998 is an out of bound write vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7998?
The severity of CVE-2019-7998 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How can CVE-2019-7998 be exploited?
CVE-2019-7998 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions of Adobe Photoshop CC are affected by CVE-2019-7998?
Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier are affected by CVE-2019-7998.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2019-7998?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2019-7998.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7998?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-7998 at the following link: [https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb19-44.html](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb19-44.html)

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