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CVE-2022-24098

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.41%

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CVE-2022-24098 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 (and earlier)and 23.2.2 (and earlier) are affected by an improper input validation vulnerability when parsing a PCX file that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious PCX file.. EPSS estimates a 2.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 (and earlier)and 23.2.2 (and earlier) are affected by an improper input validation vulnerability when parsing a PCX file that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious PCX file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.41%

82.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobePhotoshop<= 22.5.6
AdobePhotoshop>= 23.0.0, <= 23.2.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24098?
Adobe Photoshop versions 22.5.6 (and earlier)and 23.2.2 (and earlier) are affected by an improper input validation vulnerability when parsing a PCX file that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious PCX file.
How severe is CVE-2022-24098?
CVE-2022-24098 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24098?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST