CVE-2018-12811

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 crafty memory corruption vulnerability could allow attackers to run code remotely in Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 and 2017. 😱 Think of it as a restaurant kitchen where a sneaky chef can slip in a secret ingredient that alters the whole dish without the owner knowing—this risk could serve up some dangerous results! If exploited, this vulnerability could let a malicious actor execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially allowing them to access sensitive files or even take full control of your machine. That's like handing over the keys to your creative fortress! 🔑

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant kitchen where a sneaky chef can slip in a secret ingredient that alters the whole dish without the owner knowing—this risk could serve up some dangerous results! This vulnerability stems from memory corruption issues in Adobe Photoshop CC, meaning that with the right conditions, an attacker can manipulate memory allocations to execute malicious code remotely.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could let a malicious actor execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially allowing them to access sensitive files or even take full control of your machine. That's like handing over the keys to your creative fortress! 🔑 To protect yourself, ensure you update to Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 version 19.1.6 or 2017 version 18.1.6, and keep an eye on future patches. Don't skip those updates! You've got this! Stay ahead of the game by applying these updates, and keep your creative tools secure! 🛡️

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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