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CVE-2020-9686: Adobe Photoshop versions Photoshop CC 2019, and Photoshop 2020 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

CVE-2020-9686 · published 6 years ago
Summary

Adobe Photoshop versions Photoshop CC 2019, and Photoshop 2020 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
adobe photoshop <= 21.2
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
adobe photoshop_cc <= 20.0.9
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop_cc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Adobe Photoshop versions Photoshop CC 2019, and Photoshop 2020 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Adobe Photoshop versions Photoshop CC 2019, and Photoshop 2020 have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published22 Jul 2020
Updated25 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2020-9686 · NVD
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