Adobe Photoshop unspecified buffer overflow
| photoshop-unspec-bo (75457) |  High Risk |
Description:
Adobe Photoshop is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking when processing malicious images. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted image file, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Refer to APSB12-11 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- APSB12-11: Security Bulletin for Adobe Photoshop.
- BID-53421: Adobe Photoshop CVE-2012-2028 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2012-2028: Buffer overflow in Adobe Photoshop before CS6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF (aka .TIF) file.
- OSVDB ID: 81861: Adobe Photoshop TIFF Image File Handling Remote Overflow
Platforms Affected:
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 12.0
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 12.1
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 5.0
Reported:
May 08, 2012
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