What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Photoshop vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Photoshop vulnerability is CVE-2021-40709.

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-40709?

CVE-2021-40709 has a severity level of 7.8, which is considered critical.

Which versions of Adobe Photoshop are affected by CVE-2021-40709?

Adobe Photoshop versions 21.2.11 and earlier, as well as version 22.5 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2021-40709.

Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-40709?

No, neither Apple macOS nor Microsoft Windows are affected by CVE-2021-40709.

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CVE-2021-40709

critical

9.3

CWE

120 119

27/9/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-40709: Adobe Photoshop Buffer Overflow leads to Arbitrary Code Execution

Q: How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-40709?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-40709 by leveraging a Buffer Overflow vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted SVG file, potentially achieving arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

First published: Mon Sep 27 2021(Updated: )

Adobe Photoshop versions 21.2.11 (and earlier) and 22.5 (and earlier) are affected by a Buffer Overflow vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted SVG 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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Photoshop 2020	<=21.2.11
Adobe Photoshop 2021	<=22.5
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb21-84.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Photoshop vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Photoshop vulnerability is CVE-2021-40709.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-40709?
CVE-2021-40709 has a severity level of 7.8, which is considered critical.
Which versions of Adobe Photoshop are affected by CVE-2021-40709?
Adobe Photoshop versions 21.2.11 and earlier, as well as version 22.5 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2021-40709.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-40709?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-40709 by leveraging a Buffer Overflow vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted SVG file, potentially achieving arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-40709?
No, neither Apple macOS nor Microsoft Windows are affected by CVE-2021-40709.

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