SB2018082206 - Remote code execution vulnerabilities in Adobe Photoshop

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12810)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when handling malicious input. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening specially crafted data, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

2) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12811)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when handling malicious input. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening specially crafted data, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb18-28.html