CVE-2020-9621 Memory corruption in Adobe DNG Software Development Kit (SDK)

High 7.8 Published 26 Jun 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A heap overflow in the Adobe DNG SDK allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-9621?

CVE-2020-9621 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe DNG Software Development Kit (SDK), published on 26 Jun 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Adobe DNG Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.5 and earlier versions have a heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9621?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Digital Negative Software Development Kit.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9621?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9621 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-2020-9621 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9621 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-59pq-wqhr-w3jx.