CVE-2022-28274: Adobe Photoshop Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code 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·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-28274?

CVE-2022-28274 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 and earlier, as well as versions 23.2.2 and earlier.

2

How does CVE-2022-28274 affect Adobe Photoshop?

CVE-2022-28274 could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user by exploiting the vulnerability when parsing a crafted file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28274?

The severity of CVE-2022-28274 is critical with a score of 7.8.

4

Which versions of Adobe Photoshop are affected by CVE-2022-28274?

Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 and earlier, as well as versions 23.2.2 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2022-28274.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-28274?

To fix CVE-2022-28274, users are advised to update their Adobe Photoshop installations to the latest versions available.

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