#VU55016 Improper Initialization in Adobe Photoshop


Published: 2021-07-20 | Updated: 2021-07-29

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55016

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36006

CWE-ID: CWE-665

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted MP4 file, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Photoshop: 22.1.0 - 22.4.2, 21.0.1 - 21.2.9, 20.0 - 20.0.10


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb21-63.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-903/


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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