CVE-2017-3005 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2017-3005 affecting Adobe Photoshop versions CC 2017 (18.0.1) and earlier, CC 2015.5.1 (17.0.1). Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps.
Adobe Photoshop versions CC 2017 (18.0.1) and earlier, CC 2015.5.1 (17.0.1) and earlier are affected by an unquoted search path vulnerability.
Understanding CVE-2017-3005
What is CVE-2017-3005?
An unquoted search path vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Photoshop versions prior to CC 2017 (18.0.1) and CC 2015.5.1 (17.0.1).
The Impact of CVE-2017-3005
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by placing a malicious executable in the unquoted path.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-3005
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability is due to an unquoted search path issue in Adobe Photoshop versions CC 2017 (18.0.1) and earlier, CC 2015.5.1 (17.0.1) and earlier.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 (18.0.1) and earlier
- Adobe Photoshop CC 2015.5.1 (17.0.1) and earlier
Exploitation Mechanism
The attacker needs to place a malicious executable in an unquoted path to exploit this vulnerability.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version.
- Avoid running unknown executables.
- Monitor system activity for any suspicious behavior.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and operating systems.
- Implement least privilege access controls.
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
Patching and Updates
Apply security patches provided by Adobe to address this vulnerability.