CVE-2022-28273: Adobe Photoshop Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published May 6, 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.
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·05:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-28273.
2
What is the affected software?
Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 (and earlier) and 23.2.2 (and earlier) are affected.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28273?
The severity of CVE-2022-28273 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
4
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by opening a malicious file that triggers an out-of-bounds write, leading to arbitrary code execution.
5
Is Apple macOS affected by this vulnerability?
No, Apple macOS is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-28273.