CVE-2025-27198: Photoshop Desktop | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

Published Apr 8, 2025
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Updated

Photoshop Desktop versions 25.12.1, 26.4.1 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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

5 affected components
Adobe Photoshop Desktop<26.4.1
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Photoshop>=25.0<25.12.2
Adobe Photoshop>=26.0<26.5
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27198?

CVE-2025-27198 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27198?

To mitigate CVE-2025-27198, users should update Adobe Photoshop to version 26.4.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-27198?

CVE-2025-27198 affects users of Adobe Photoshop Desktop versions 25.12.1 and 26.4.1 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-27198?

CVE-2025-27198 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

What is required to exploit CVE-2025-27198?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-27198 requires user interaction, specifically the opening of a malicious file.

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