CVE-2012-5680

Buffer overflow in Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw before 7.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors

published December 13, 2012

CVSS
—
EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow in Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw before version 7.3 could let attackers execute arbitrary code with just the right (or wrong!) inputs. 🔥 Think of this as a kitchen where a chef accidentally leaves the recipe book open, allowing anyone to cook up something unexpected. One wrong ingredient could change the entire dish! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run any code they want on your system—imagine someone hijacking the stove and setting off a fiery disaster! It opens the door for potential data theft or system compromise.

Put simply

Think of this as a kitchen where a chef accidentally leaves the recipe book open, allowing anyone to cook up something unexpected. One wrong ingredient could change the entire dish! The vulnerability is caused by a buffer overflow in Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw, which allows attackers to manipulate memory and execute arbitrary code when specific data is processed.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run any code they want on your system—imagine someone hijacking the stove and setting off a fiery disaster! It opens the door for potential data theft or system compromise. To protect against this vulnerability, ensure you're using Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw version 7.3 or newer. Regularly check for updates and apply patches as soon as they're available to keep your system secure. You can handle this! Stay updated, and you'll keep your digital kitchen safe and secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08533 · 95.0th percentile
Published
2012-12-13T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 11:00Z
    Buffer overflow in Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw before 7.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors
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