Remote code execution in Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 and Photoshop 2020



Published: 2020-10-21
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-24420
CWE-ID CWE-428
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Adobe Photoshop
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor Adobe

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Unquoted Search Path or Element

EUVDB-ID: #VU47842

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24420

CWE-ID: CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unquoted service executable path in multiple services. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Photoshop: 18.0.1 - 21.2.2

External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb20-63.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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