CVE-2021-42734: Adobe Photoshop TIF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 7, 2023
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Updated

Adobe Photoshop version 22.5.1  and earlier versions   are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Other sources

Adobe Photoshop version 22.5.1 ?and earlier?versions???are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Adobe Photoshop<=22.5.1
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-42734.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-42734?

The severity level of CVE-2021-42734 is medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-42734?

Adobe Photoshop version 22.5.1 and earlier versions are affected by CVE-2021-42734.

4

What is the risk associated with CVE-2021-42734?

CVE-2021-42734 can lead to disclosure of sensitive memory and bypassing of mitigations such as ASLR.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-42734?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2021-42734.

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