CVE-2022-38429
First published: Fri Sep 16 2022(Updated: )
Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.8 (and earlier) and 23.4.2 (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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Photoshop | >=22.0<=22.5.8 | |
| Adobe Photoshop | >=23.0<=23.4.2 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38429?
The severity of CVE-2022-38429 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of Adobe Photoshop are affected by CVE-2022-38429?
Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.8 (and earlier) and 23.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2022-38429.
What is the impact of CVE-2022-38429?
CVE-2022-38429 can lead to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-38429?
An attacker can leverage CVE-2022-38429 to execute code in the context of the current user.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2022-38429?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-38429.
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