What is CVE-2022-24098?

CVE-2022-24098 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 and earlier, and 23.2.2 and earlier.

How does CVE-2022-24098 affect Adobe Photoshop?

CVE-2022-24098 can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user when parsing a PCX file in Adobe Photoshop.

How severe is CVE-2022-24098?

CVE-2022-24098 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).

Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2022-24098?

No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-24098.

How can I fix CVE-2022-24098?

To fix CVE-2022-24098, update Adobe Photoshop to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-24098

critical

9.3

CWE

6/5/2022

16/9/2024

CVE-2022-24098: Adobe Photoshop PCX File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri May 06 2022(Updated: )

Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 (and earlier)and 23.2.2 (and earlier) are affected by an improper input validation vulnerability when parsing a PCX file 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 PCX file.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Photoshop	<=22.5.6
Adobe Photoshop	>=23.0.0<=23.2.2
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb22-20.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24098?
CVE-2022-24098 is an improper input validation vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 and earlier, and 23.2.2 and earlier.
How does CVE-2022-24098 affect Adobe Photoshop?
CVE-2022-24098 can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user when parsing a PCX file in Adobe Photoshop.
What versions of Adobe Photoshop are affected by CVE-2022-24098?
Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 and earlier, and 23.2.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-24098.
How severe is CVE-2022-24098?
CVE-2022-24098 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2022-24098?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-24098.
How can I fix CVE-2022-24098?
To fix CVE-2022-24098, update Adobe Photoshop to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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