Vulnerability identifier: #VU67306

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-2022-38428

CWE-ID: CWE-416

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 a use-after-free error when processing DCM files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted DCM file, trigger a use-after-free error and read memory contents on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Photoshop: 23.0 - 23.4.2, 22.1.0 - 22.5.8, 21.0.1 - 21.2.12, 20.0 - 20.0.10, 19.0 - 19.1.9, 18.0.1 - 18.1.6

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb22-52.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1264/

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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.