CVE-2021-42735
CVE-2021-42735 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-788.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-788
- Affected product: Adobe Photoshop
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- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Photoshop version 22.5.1 (and earlier versions ) is affected by an Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer vulnerability, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-42735?
- Adobe Photoshop version 22.5.1 (and earlier versions ) is affected by an Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer vulnerability, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2021-42735?
- CVE-2021-42735 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-42735 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-42735?
- CVE-2021-42735 affects Adobe Photoshop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-42735?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-42735 published?
- CVE-2021-42735 was published on 2022-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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