CVE-2022-28279: Adobe Photoshop Font 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 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·05:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-28279?

CVE-2022-28279 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 and earlier, as well as 23.2.2 and earlier, that could allow arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

2

How does CVE-2022-28279 affect Adobe Photoshop?

CVE-2022-28279 affects Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 and earlier, as well as 23.2.2 and earlier, by allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code if a victim opens a malicious file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28279?

CVE-2022-28279 has a severity rating of 7.8 (out of 10), indicating a critical vulnerability.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-28279 in Adobe Photoshop?

To fix CVE-2022-28279, you should update Adobe Photoshop to version 22.5.7 or later for versions 22.5.6 and earlier, or to version 23.2.3 or later for versions 23.2.2 and earlier.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-28279?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-28279 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB22-20 at the following link: [Adobe Security Bulletin APSB22-20](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb22-20.html)

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