Vulnerability identifier: #VU56597
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Photoshop Elements
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Photoshop Elements: 2021.1 - 2021.19.0 20210304.m.156367
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop_elements/apsb21-77.html
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.