Product:
Photoshop Desktop
Summary
Photoshop Desktop versions 26.8.1 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2025-61819 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious file that, when opened by the victim using an affected version of Photoshop Desktop, triggers the buffer overflow. This requires the victim to be tricked into opening the file, leading to potential arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user.
Affected Products
- Photoshop Desktop versions 26.8.1 and earlier: These versions are vulnerable to a Heap-based Buffer Overflow that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of Photoshop Desktop to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, exercising caution when opening files from untrusted sources can help prevent exploitation.