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CVE-2023-21574

Adobe Photoshop Improper Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published: Feb 17, 2023Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-20
NVD MITRE
7.8CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 75.9%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

Photoshop version 23.5.3 (and earlier), 24.1 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Input Validation 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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-20

Affected Products

photoshopadobeConsumer Software
Photoshop 2022Adobe Systems Inc.Consumer Software
Photoshop 2023Adobe Systems Inc.Consumer Software
PhotoshopAdobeConsumer Software
adobecommercialUSConsumer Softwareaka adobe systems inc.
adobe systems inc.commercialUSConsumer Softwareaka adobe

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Initial Access
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References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb23-11.html
helpx.adobe.com
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb23-11.html
helpx.adobe.com
https://vuldb.com/ru/?id.221406
vuldb.com
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Timeline

Published
Feb 17, 2023
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024

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