CVE-2021-36005: Adobe Photoshop PSD File Parsing Stack Overflow Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jul 20 2021(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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop | >=21.0.0<=21.2.9 | |
| Adobe Photoshop | >=22.0.0<=22.4.2 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36005?
The severity of CVE-2021-36005 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
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.
How can CVE-2021-36005 be exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-36005 requires user interaction by opening a crafted PSD file.
Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2021-36005?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-36005.
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