CVE-2022-38434: Adobe Photoshop SVG File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2022
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Updated

Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.8 (and earlier) and 23.4.2 (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>=22.0<=22.5.8
Adobe Photoshop>=23.0<=23.4.2
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38434?

The severity of CVE-2022-38434 is high (7.8).

2

How does CVE-2022-38434 affect Adobe Photoshop?

CVE-2022-38434 affects Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.8 (and earlier) and 23.4.2 (and earlier) with a Use After Free vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.

3

Is Apple macOS affected by CVE-2022-38434?

No, Apple macOS is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-38434.

4

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2022-38434?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-38434.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-38434?

To fix CVE-2022-38434, users should update to Adobe Photoshop versions 22.6.1 or 23.4.3, which contain the necessary security patches.

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