CVE-2021-28549: Adobe Photoshop parsing JS buffer overflow vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution
Adobe Photoshop versions 21.2.6 (and earlier) and 22.3 (and earlier) are affected by a Buffer Overflow vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted JSX 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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What is CVE-2021-28549?
CVE-2021-28549 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop versions 21.2.6 (and earlier) and 22.3 (and earlier).
How does CVE-2021-28549 affect Adobe Photoshop?
CVE-2021-28549 allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user by exploiting a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop.
Is any version of Adobe Photoshop vulnerable to CVE-2021-28549?
Yes, Adobe Photoshop versions 21.2.6 (and earlier) and 22.3 (and earlier) are vulnerable to CVE-2021-28549.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28549?
CVE-2021-28549 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How can I fix CVE-2021-28549?
To fix CVE-2021-28549, update Adobe Photoshop to a version later than 21.2.6 for older versions, and later than 22.3 for version 22.3 and earlier.