Adobe Photoshop JP2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

September 10th, 2024

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Photoshop. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of JP2 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Additional Details

Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb24-72.html

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-05-30 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-09-10 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-09-10 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Anonymous

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