CVE-2024-20753: Adobe Photoshop PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 13, 2024
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Updated

Photoshop Desktop versions 24.7.3, 25.7 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
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Photoshop<24.7.4
Adobe Photoshop>=25.0<25.9
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jun 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:22 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:22 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20753?

CVE-2024-20753 has a critical severity rating that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20753?

To address CVE-2024-20753, users should update Adobe Photoshop to version 24.7.4 or later and 25.9 or later.

3

Which versions of Photoshop are affected by CVE-2024-20753?

CVE-2024-20753 affects Photoshop Desktop versions 24.7.3, 25.7 and earlier.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-20753?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-20753 could lead to an out-of-bounds read that allows attackers to potentially execute code.

5

Is CVE-2024-20753 present on macOS or Windows platforms?

CVE-2024-20753 is specific to Adobe Photoshop and does not apply directly to the macOS or Windows operating systems themselves.

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