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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2012.0122
Adobe Photoshop CS6 Multiple Vulnerabilities
5 September 2012
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Adobe Photoshop CS6
Operating System: Windows
Mac OS X
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2012-4170 CVE-2012-0275
Member content until: Friday, October 5 2012
OVERVIEW
Adobe has released an update for Adobe Photoshop CS6 fixing multiple
vulnerabilities which could result in code execution.
IMPACT
Adobe has provided the following details on the vulnerabilities:
"Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Photoshop CS6 (13.0)
for Windows and Macintosh. This update addresses vulnerabilities that
could allow an attacker who successfully exploits these vulnerabilities
to take control of the affected system.
Note that Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 (12.1.1) and Adobe Photoshop CS5
(12.0.5) and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh are not
affected by these vulnerabilities. No update is required for users of
Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 (12.1.1) and Adobe Photoshop CS5 (12.0.5) and
earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh.
This update resolves a buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to
code execution (CVE-2012-4170).
This update resolves a buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to
code execution (CVE-2012-0275)." [1]
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends updating to Adobe Photoshop CS6 (13.0.1), as
described on their website. [2]
REFERENCES
[1] Security update available for Adobe Photoshop CS6
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-20.html
[2] Photoshop CS6 13.0.1 Update Now Available
http://blogs.adobe.com/photoshopdotcom/2012/08/photoshop-cs6-13-0-1-update-now-available.html
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
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accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
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