CVE-2012-4170 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted 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-2012-4170?
CVE-2012-4170 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2012. 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
Buffer overflow in Adobe Photoshop CS6 13.x before 13.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4170?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Photoshop Cs6.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4170?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4170 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-2012-4170 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-4170 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vcw4-qmwm-q9mx.