{"id":58608,"date":"2025-07-09T08:11:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T08:11:35","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-28T11:55:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:55:39","slug":"cve-2025-30325-integer-overflow-vulnerability-in-photoshop-desktop-versions-leading-to-potential-system-compromise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-30325-integer-overflow-vulnerability-in-photoshop-desktop-versions-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-30325: Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Photoshop Desktop Versions Leading to Potential System Compromise<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVE-2025-30325 vulnerability is a severe security flaw affecting Photoshop Desktop versions 26.5, 25.12.2, and earlier. This vulnerability is due to an Integer Overflow or Wraparound that can result in arbitrary code execution. It is a critical issue as it can lead to a potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage if exploited successfully. The impact of this vulnerability is quite alarming considering the widespread usage of Photoshop<\/a> in various industries such as graphic design, photography, and digital marketing.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-30325
\nSeverity: High (7.8 CVSS score)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: User
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise and data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Photoshop Desktop<\/a> | 26.5
\nPhotoshop Desktop<\/a> | 25.12.2 and earlier<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

This vulnerability arises due to an Integer Overflow<\/a> or Wraparound. In computer programming, an integer overflow<\/a> occurs when an arithmetic operation attempts to create a numeric value that is outside of the range that can be represented with a given number of bits. This can lead to unexpected behavior, including the execution of arbitrary code<\/a>.
\nIn this case, a malicious actor could craft a file that, when opened by a user in a vulnerable version of Photoshop<\/a> Desktop, causes an integer overflow. This overflow could be manipulated to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, potentially leading to system<\/a> compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

While specific exploit code is not provided to maintain ethical standards, a conceptual example of an exploit might involve a file containing a payload that causes an integer overflow<\/a> when processed by Photoshop. Consider the following pseudocode:<\/p>\n

def create_malicious_file():\n# Create a file with a large value that will cause an integer overflow\nlarge_value = 2**64\nmalicious_file = open(\"malicious.psd\", \"w\")\nmalicious_file.write(large_value)\nmalicious_file.close()<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this simplistic example, the `create_malicious_file` method creates a Photoshop (.psd) file that contains a value large enough to cause an integer overflow when processed by a vulnerable<\/a> version of Photoshop Desktop. When a user opens this file in Photoshop, the overflow could potentially be exploited to execute arbitrary code<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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