CVE-2021-36005: Adobe Photoshop PSD File Parsing Stack Overflow Vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Photoshop versions 21.2.9 (and earlier) and 22.4.2 (and earlier) is affected by a stack overflow vulnerability due to insecure handling of a crafted PSD file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted PSD file in Photoshop.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Adobe Photoshop>=21.0.0<=21.2.9
Adobe Photoshop>=22.0.0<=22.4.2
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-36005?

CVE-2021-36005 is a stack overflow vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop versions 21.2.9 and earlier and 22.4.2 and earlier.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36005?

The severity of CVE-2021-36005 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-36005?

Adobe Photoshop versions 21.2.9 and earlier and 22.4.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-36005.

4

How can CVE-2021-36005 be exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-36005 requires user interaction by opening a crafted PSD file.

5

Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2021-36005?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-36005.

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