CVE-2016-0951

Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 before 15.2.4, Photoshop CC 2015 before 16.1.2, and Bridge CC before 6.2 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of…

published February 10, 2016

CVSS
—
EPSS
20%
Percentile
97.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A tricky memory corruption vulnerability sneaks into Adobe Photoshop, and it could let attackers run arbitrary code or crash the application! 🎨 Think of it like a painter who accidentally spills paint all over their canvas, ruining the masterpiece; in this case, the canvas is your software, and the paint is the malicious code. 🎭 If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unexpected crashes or worse — allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on your machine. This means they could potentially gain access to sensitive data or disrupt your creative workflow. Imagine losing your latest project because of a sneaky pixel invasion!

Put simply

Think of it like a painter who accidentally spills paint all over their canvas, ruining the masterpiece; in this case, the canvas is your software, and the paint is the malicious code. 🎭 This memory corruption flaw affects Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 up to version 15.2.4 and CC 2015 before 16.1.2, as well as Bridge CC before 6.2, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service through unspecified vectors.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unexpected crashes or worse — allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands on your machine. This means they could potentially gain access to sensitive data or disrupt your creative workflow. Imagine losing your latest project because of a sneaky pixel invasion! To secure your software, ensure you update to the latest versions: Photoshop CC 2014 (15.2.4 or later), Photoshop CC 2015 (16.1.2 or later), and Bridge CC (6.2 or later). Regularly check for updates to keep your tools safe from vulnerabilities! You can tackle this! Keep your software updated, and you'll keep those pesky bugs at bay. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.19623 · 97.4th percentile
Published
2016-02-10T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 20:00Z
    Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 before 15.2.4, Photoshop CC 2015 before 16.1.2, and Bridge CC before 6.2 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of…
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