CVE-2019-7971

Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier have a type confusion vulnerability

published August 26, 2019

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

โš ๏ธ A sneaky type confusion vulnerability lurks in Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier, ready to be exploited! Just think โ€“ it could give hackers the keys to your digital kingdom! ๐Ÿ”‘ This vulnerability is like a restaurant that mistakenly serves a dish with the wrong ingredients, leading to unexpected results. A confused chef (the software) might prepare a meal (execute code) without checking the order (input), leading to chaos in the kitchen (the system). If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code, opening the door to potential system compromise. It's like a burglar finding an unlocked back door and wandering freely inside your home โ€“ they can do anything from stealing files to causing serious damage!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant that mistakenly serves a dish with the wrong ingredients, leading to unexpected results. A confused chef (the software) might prepare a meal (execute code) without checking the order (input), leading to chaos in the kitchen (the system). This type confusion vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop allows an attacker to manipulate how the software interprets data types, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This means they could run malicious code with the same privileges as the user running Photoshop.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code, opening the door to potential system compromise. It's like a burglar finding an unlocked back door and wandering freely inside your home โ€“ they can do anything from stealing files to causing serious damage! Update your Adobe Photoshop CC to the latest version as soon as possible to eliminate this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates to ensure you have the latest security patches. Don't forget to review your security settings and practices! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your creative space safe and sound! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06433 ยท 93.7th percentile
Published
2019-08-26T17:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 AUG 17:26Z
    Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier have a type confusion vulnerability
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