CVE-2011-2131 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted GIF file in Adobe Photoshop.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-2131?
CVE-2011-2131 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop, published on 11 Aug 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Photoshop 12.0 in Creative Suite 5 (CS5) and 12.1 in Creative Suite 5.1 (CS5.1) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted GIF file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2131?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2131?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2131 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-2131 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-2131 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Photoshop
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2fm8-4j83-qggv.