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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
File-parsing trigger requires local file open (AV:L, UI:R); no attacker privileges needed; full memory corruption impact across C/I/A with no scope change.
Primary rating from Vendor (adobe).
CVSS VectorVendor: adobe
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Lightroom Classic 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.
AnalysisAI
Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Lightroom Classic versions up to 15.4.1 enables arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged-in user when a victim opens a specially crafted file. Tagged as Memory Corruption, RCE, and Buffer Overflow by Adobe PSIRT, the vulnerability carries a CVSS 7.8 (High) rating. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires the victim to open a maliciously crafted file using an affected version of Adobe Lightroom Classic (15.2 through 15.4.1). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 7.8 High score reflects high Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability impact with a local attack vector and no privilege requirement beyond getting the victim to open a file - a realistic bar for phishing-style delivery. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An attacker crafts a malicious image or media file designed to trigger the out-of-bounds write in Lightroom Classic's file parser, then delivers it to a target photographer, designer, or marketing professional via phishing email or a compromised asset-sharing link. The victim opens the file in Lightroom Classic, triggering the memory corruption and executing attacker-controlled code under the victim's user account. … |
| Remediation | The primary remediation is to upgrade Adobe Lightroom Classic to version 15.5, which is the vendor-released patch per Adobe security bulletin APSB26-94 (https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/lightroom/apsb26-94.html). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, issue an urgent security alert to all Lightroom Classic users warning against opening unsolicited files and attachments from untrusted sources. …
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Same weakness CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write
View allSame technique Memory Corruption
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-56833
GHSA-xw65-fhx6-6xqp