CVE-2021-43018: Adobe Photoshop JPEG2000 Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Thu Sep 07 2023(Updated: )
Adobe Photoshop versions 23.0.2 and 22.5.4 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in 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 JPG file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop | >=22.0<22.5.4 | |
| Adobe Photoshop | >=23.0.0<23.0.2 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Photoshop vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Photoshop vulnerability is CVE-2021-43018.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-43018?
The severity of CVE-2021-43018 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of Adobe Photoshop are affected by CVE-2021-43018?
Adobe Photoshop versions 23.0.2 and 22.5.4 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2021-43018.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-43018?
CVE-2021-43018 could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
How can CVE-2021-43018 be exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-43018 requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious JPG file.
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