CVE-2020-3783 : Security Advisory and Response

Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 versions 20.0.8 and earlier, and Photoshop 2020 versions 21.1 and earlier have a heap corruption vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Understanding CVE-2020-3783

Adobe Photoshop versions 20.0.8 and earlier, and 21.1 and earlier are susceptible to a heap corruption vulnerability.

What is CVE-2020-3783?

This CVE refers to a heap corruption vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 and Photoshop 2020 versions, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The Impact of CVE-2020-3783

Exploiting this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution, posing a significant security risk to affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-3783

Adobe Photoshop versions 20.0.8 and earlier, and 21.1 and earlier are affected by a heap corruption vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop allows for heap corruption, which can be exploited for arbitrary code execution.

Affected Systems and Versions

Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 versions 20.0.8 and earlier
Photoshop 2020 versions 21.1 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to corrupt the heap memory, potentially leading to the execution of malicious code.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version
Monitor official security advisories from Adobe Long-Term Security Practices:
Regularly update software and applications
Implement security best practices to prevent code execution vulnerabilities
Conduct regular security assessments and audits

Patching and Updates

Ensure that Adobe Photoshop is regularly updated to the latest version to mitigate the heap corruption vulnerability.