SB2018051505 - Remote code execution in Adobe Photoshop



SB2018051505 - Remote code execution in Adobe Photoshop

Published: May 15, 2018 Updated: November 24, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018051505
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4946)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when parsing malicious files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted input, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in system compromise.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.