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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2022-24098

Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 (and earlier)and 23.2.2 (and earlier) are affected by an improper input validation vulnerability when parsing a PCX file that could result in arbitrary code execution i...

Vulnerability Description

Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 (and earlier)and 23.2.2 (and earlier) are affected by an improper input validation vulnerability when parsing a PCX file 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 PCX file.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AdobePhotoshop<= 22.5.6
AppleMacos-
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-24098?

CVE-2022-24098 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 (and earlier)and 23.2.2 (and earlier) are affected by an improper input validation vulnerability when parsing a PCX file that could result in arbitrary code execution i...

How severe is CVE-2022-24098?

CVE-2022-24098 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-24098?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Photoshop, Apple Macos, Microsoft Windows.