Remote code execution in Adobe Photoshop

1) Integer underflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU100358

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49514

CWE-ID: CWE-191 - Integer underflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger an integer underflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Photoshop: 24.0 - 25.11

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_photoshop:24.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_photoshop:24.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_photoshop:24.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_photoshop:24.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_photoshop:24.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_photoshop:24.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_photoshop:24.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_photoshop:24.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_photoshop:24.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_photoshop:24.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb24-89.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.