PT-2021-5113 · Adobe · Photoshop Elements

Published 2021-09-14 · Updated 2021-10-04 · CVE-2021-39825

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Adobe Photoshop Elements versions 2021 build 19.0 (20210304.m.156367) and earlier

Description The issue is related to an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This can be exploited when a victim opens a malicious TTF file, requiring user interaction. The vulnerability is associated with a buffer overflow in memory, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted file.

Recommendations For Adobe Photoshop Elements versions 2021 build 19.0 (20210304.m.156367) and earlier, avoid opening malicious or untrusted TTF files to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of TTF files in Adobe Photoshop Elements until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Memory Corruption

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-05904

CVE-2021-39825

Affected Products

Photoshop Elements

References · 4

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-39825 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39825 · Security Note
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop_elements/apsb21-77.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-05904 · Security Note