CVE-2021-21049: Adobe Photoshop Out-Of-Bounds Read Vulnerability Could Lead To Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Adobe Photoshop versions 21.2.4 (and earlier) and 22.1.1 (and earlier) are affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Photoshop vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Photoshop vulnerability is CVE-2021-21049.
What versions of Adobe Photoshop are affected by this vulnerability?
Adobe Photoshop versions 21.2.4 (and earlier) and 22.1.1 (and earlier) are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21049?
The severity of CVE-2021-21049 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Is Adobe Photoshop on macOS and Windows affected by this vulnerability?
No, Adobe Photoshop versions on macOS and Windows are not affected by this vulnerability.