CVE-2011-2131
CVE-2011-2131 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Creative Suite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Adobe Creative Suite
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Photoshop 12.0 in Creative Suite 5 (CS5) and 12.1 in Creative Suite 5.1 (CS5.1) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted GIF file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-2131?
- Adobe Photoshop 12.0 in Creative Suite 5 (CS5) and 12.1 in Creative Suite 5.1 (CS5.1) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted GIF file.
- How severe is CVE-2011-2131?
- CVE-2011-2131 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2011-2131 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-2131?
- CVE-2011-2131 primarily affects Adobe Creative Suite. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-2131?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2011-2131 published?
- CVE-2011-2131 was published on 2011-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8347
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-22.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-222A.html
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:creative_suite:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:creative_suite:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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