CVE-2026-82005

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Out-of-Bounds Write in Adobe Photoshop Desktop

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-11

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

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-11

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-82005

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
adobe	photoshop	From 26.0 (inc) to 26.11.7 (exc)
adobe	photoshop	From 27.0 (inc) to 27.7 (exc)

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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 Photoshop Desktop that could allow arbitrary code execution. It requires user interaction, meaning a victim must open a malicious file to trigger the issue.

Detection Guidance

Since this is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Photoshop Desktop triggered by opening a malicious file, detection primarily involves monitoring for suspicious file activity or unusual Photoshop behavior. Check for unexpected crashes or error messages when opening files. Review Adobe Photoshop logs for anomalies. Ensure your antivirus or EDR solution is updated to detect known exploit patterns.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run malicious code on your system with the same privileges as your user account. This could lead to data theft, system damage, or further compromise of your device.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version immediately, as Adobe typically releases patches for such vulnerabilities. Avoid opening untrusted or suspicious files until the update is applied. Implement application whitelisting to restrict Photoshop from executing untrusted scripts or files. Monitor Adobe security advisories for further updates.

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