What is CVE-2022-28272?

CVE-2022-28272 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 and earlier, as well as 23.2.2 and earlier, that could allow arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2022-28272?

CVE-2022-28272 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.

Which versions of Adobe Photoshop are affected by CVE-2022-28272?

Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 and earlier, as well as 23.2.2 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2022-28272.

How can CVE-2022-28272 be exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2022-28272 requires user interaction, where a victim must open a malicious file.

Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-28272?

No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-28272.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-28272

critical

9.3

CWE

787

6/5/2022

17/9/2024

CVE-2022-28272: Adobe Photoshop Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 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 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-2022-28272?
CVE-2022-28272 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 and earlier, as well as 23.2.2 and earlier, that could allow arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-28272?
CVE-2022-28272 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.
Which versions of Adobe Photoshop are affected by CVE-2022-28272?
Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 and earlier, as well as 23.2.2 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2022-28272.
How can CVE-2022-28272 be exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2022-28272 requires user interaction, where a victim must open a malicious file.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-28272?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-28272.

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