CVE-2019-7978 Memory corruption in Adobe Photoshop CC
Heap overflow in Adobe Photoshop allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted files.
- 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-2019-7978?
CVE-2019-7978 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop Cc, published on 26 Aug 2019. 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 CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier have a heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7978?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Photoshop Cc.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7978?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7978 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-2019-7978 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7978 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Photoshop Cc
Sources
Also known as GHSA-65jx-jx2r-47wv.