Product:
Photoshop Desktop
Summary
Photoshop Desktop versions 27.4 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. This could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user, requiring user interaction to exploit.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2026-27289 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious file that, when opened by the victim in Photoshop, triggers the out-of-bounds read. This requires the victim to be tricked into opening the file, allowing the attacker to execute code with the same privileges as the user.
Affected Products
- Photoshop Desktop versions 27.4 and earlier: Vulnerable to out-of-bounds read when parsing crafted files.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of Photoshop Desktop to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, avoid opening files from untrusted sources to reduce the risk of exploitation.