Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Photoshop - CVE-2019-7978
Published: August 13, 2019 / Updated: August 19, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU20155
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7978
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the processing of the put command in PostScript. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PostScript file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Adobe Photoshop
How to mitigate CVE-2019-7978
Install updates from vendor's website.
Adobe Photoshop - addressed in versions 19.1.9, 20.0.6