CVE-2026-95637

Received Received - Intake

Out-of-Bounds Write in Adobe Photoshop Desktop

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-14

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description

Photoshop Desktop is affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-13

Last Modified

2026-10-14

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-14

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-95637

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Adobe	Photoshop	0
Adobe	Photoshop	0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-787	The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop Desktop. It allows arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit, such as opening a malicious file. Detection involves monitoring for suspicious file activity or unusual processes spawned by Photoshop. Check for files with unexpected extensions or content that trigger Photoshop to crash or behave abnormally. Review system logs for Photoshop-related errors or crashes.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run malicious code on your system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise. User interaction is required, meaning you must open a specially crafted file.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face compliance penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Adobe Photoshop to the latest patched version. Avoid opening files from untrusted sources. Disable automatic opening of files in Photoshop if possible. Monitor Adobe security advisories for further updates and apply patches promptly.

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