#VU20179 OS Command Injection in Adobe Photoshop


Published: 2019-08-13 | Updated: 2019-08-19

Vulnerability identifier: #VU20179

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7989

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Photoshop
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of data passed within the handling of the Folder.execute method when processing JSX files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary OS commands 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: 20.0.1 - 20.0.5, 19.1.1 - 19.1.8


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb19-44.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-739/


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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