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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0115
Security issues in Adobe Photoshop CS4
4 May 2010
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Adobe Photoshop CS4
Operating System: Windows
Mac OS X
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2010-1279
Member content until: Thursday, June 3 2010
OVERVIEW
Adobe has released a patch for Adobe Photoshop CS4 fixing a
vulnerability which could result in code execution.
IMPACT
Adobe has provided the following details on the vulnerability:
"Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Photoshop CS4 that
could allow an attacker who successfully exploits these vulnerabilities
to take control of the affected system. A malicious .TIFF file must be
opened in Photoshop CS4 by the user for an attacker to exploit these
vulnerabilities. Adobe recommends Photoshop CS4 customers update to
Photoshop CS4 11.0.1, which resolves these issues." [1]
MITIGATION
Adobe has made the Adobe Photoshop CS4 11.0.1 update for both
Windows and Macintosh available on their website. [2][3]
REFERENCES
[1] Security issues in Adobe Photoshop CS4 11.0.0
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-10.html
[2] Windows - Adobe Photoshop CS4 11.0.1 update
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4292
[3] Macintosh - Adobe Photoshop CS4 11.0.1 update
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=4291
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
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
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.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
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Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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