CVE-2022-28271: Adobe Photoshop PDF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 6, 2022
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Updated

Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 (and earlier)and 23.2.2 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free 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 PDF file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Adobe Photoshop<=22.5.6
Adobe Photoshop>=23.0.0<=23.2.2
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 6, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-28271?

CVE-2022-28271 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 (and earlier) and 23.2.2 (and earlier) that could lead to arbitrary code execution.

2

How does CVE-2022-28271 affect Adobe Photoshop?

CVE-2022-28271 affects Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 (and earlier) and 23.2.2 (and earlier) by allowing arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-28271?

Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 (and earlier) and 23.2.2 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2022-28271.

4

How can CVE-2022-28271 be exploited?

Exploiting CVE-2022-28271 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious PDF file.

5

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28271?

CVE-2022-28271 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).

6

Is Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-28271?

No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by CVE-2022-28271.

7

How to fix CVE-2022-28271?

To fix CVE-2022-28271, it is recommended to update Adobe Photoshop to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

8

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28271?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-28271 on Adobe's security advisory page: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb22-20.html

9

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-28271?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2022-28271 is 416.

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