CVE-2018-12810

Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 before 19.1.6 and Photoshop CC 2017 before 18.1.6 have a memory corruption vulnerability

published August 29, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky memory corruption flaw lurks in Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 and 2017! A successful exploit could lead to remote code execution, and we certainly don't want that! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant with a kitchen door that doesn’t lock properly. A crafty chef could manipulate the order system and serve up just about anything, including unsanctioned dishes that no one ordered! If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could execute malicious code remotely, gaining complete control over the system. Imagine an unauthorized guest in your dining room, rearranging the furniture to their liking—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant with a kitchen door that doesn’t lock properly. A crafty chef could manipulate the order system and serve up just about anything, including unsanctioned dishes that no one ordered! This memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop allows attackers to exploit the way memory is handled, potentially leading to remote code execution under certain conditions.

What to do

If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could execute malicious code remotely, gaining complete control over the system. Imagine an unauthorized guest in your dining room, rearranging the furniture to their liking—absolutely devastating! Update to Photoshop CC 2018 version 19.1.6 and Photoshop CC 2017 version 18.1.6 to patch this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates to ensure you're always running the latest version! You've got this! Stay proactive, keep those apps updated, and you'll keep your digital creativity safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06489 · 93.7th percentile
Published
2018-08-29T13:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 AUG 13:00Z
    Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 before 19.1.6 and Photoshop CC 2017 before 18.1.6 have a memory corruption vulnerability
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