What is the severity of CVE-2024-52997?

CVE-2024-52997 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52997?

To mitigate CVE-2024-52997, users should update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version available with security patches.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2024-52997?

CVE-2024-52997 affects Photoshop Desktop versions 26.0 and earlier on both macOS and Windows.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-52997?

CVE-2024-52997 is a Use After Free vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-52997?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-52997 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-52997

high

7.8

CWE

416

10/12/2024

18/12/2024

CVE-2024-52997: Photoshop Desktop | Use After Free (CWE-416)

First published: Tue Dec 10 2024(Updated: )

Photoshop Desktop versions 26.0 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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Adobe Photoshop CS5.1	=26.0
Any of
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb24-101.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52997?
CVE-2024-52997 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-52997?
To mitigate CVE-2024-52997, users should update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version available with security patches.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2024-52997?
CVE-2024-52997 affects Photoshop Desktop versions 26.0 and earlier on both macOS and Windows.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-52997?
CVE-2024-52997 is a Use After Free vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-52997?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-52997 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.

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