CVE-2020-29595

PlugIns\IDE_ACDStd.apl in ACDSee Photo Studio Studio Professional 2021 14.0 Build 1705 has a User Mode Write AV starting at…

published December 7, 2020

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A curious write access vulnerability lurks in ACDSee Photo Studio 2021, just waiting for a crafty developer to stumble upon it! 🕵️‍♂️ Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to pass written orders directly to the kitchen — if the chef doesn't double-check the requests, they might whip up something unintended! 🍽️ If exploited, this bug could lead to unexpected behavior or crashes in the application, potentially ruining your creative flow or causing data loss. While it’s not known to be actively exploited, the risk remains that someone could misuse it in the wild.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to pass written orders directly to the kitchen — if the chef doesn't double-check the requests, they might whip up something unintended! 🍽️ The vulnerability arises from a User Mode Write Access Violation in the IDE_ACDStd component of ACDSee Photo Studio, particularly at the JPEGTransW function, which mishandles certain data requests.

What to do

If exploited, this bug could lead to unexpected behavior or crashes in the application, potentially ruining your creative flow or causing data loss. While it’s not known to be actively exploited, the risk remains that someone could misuse it in the wild. To mitigate this risk, ensure your ACDSee Photo Studio is updated to the latest version where this issue is addressed. Regularly check for patches and remain vigilant about security updates to avoid any unforeseen troubles. You've got this! By staying updated, you’re not just protecting your work, but also stepping up as a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01249 · 69.1th percentile
Published
2020-12-07T18:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 DEC 18:49Z
    PlugIns\IDE_ACDStd.apl in ACDSee Photo Studio Studio Professional 2021 14.0 Build 1705 has a User Mode Write AV starting at…
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