CVE-2011-2443 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted files in Adobe Photoshop Elements.
- 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-2011-2443?
CVE-2011-2443 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Oct 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
Multiple buffer overflows in Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .grd or (2) .abr file, a related issue to CVE-2010-1296.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2443?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Photoshop Elements.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2443?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2443 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-2011-2443 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2443 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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- CVE-2009-3489 Privilege escalation in n/a
- CVE-2021-28597 Adobe Photoshop Elements Privilege Escalation Vulnerability - symbolic link
- CVE-2025-21162 Photoshop Elements | Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Incorrect Permissions (CWE-379)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gv25-3976-7f98.