CVE-2026-95638: Photoshop Desktop | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
Published Oct 13, 2026
·Updated
Photoshop Desktop is 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
1 affected component
Adobe Photoshop Desktop
Event History
Oct 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who is exposed to exploitation?
Users of Adobe Photoshop Desktop are exposed when they open a malicious file. Successful exploitation executes code in the context of the current user.
2
Does an attacker need prior access or privileges?
No prior privileges are required according to the provided CVSS vector. However, exploitation requires user interaction: the victim must open a malicious file.
3
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
A successful exploit could result in arbitrary code execution with the permissions of the current user. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 7.8.