CVE-2012-2052Photoshop Cs5 Memory Corruption
Stack-based buffer overflow in the U3D.8BI library plugin in Adobe Photoshop CS5 12.x before 12.0.5 and CS5.1 12.1.x before 12.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Collada asset element in a DAE file, as demonstrated by the cameraYFov value in the…
Published Jun 19, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-2052 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Photoshop Cs5.1 (Adobe), Photoshop Cs5 (Adobe).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
23%
Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
37/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
4
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the U3D.8BI library plugin in Adobe Photoshop CS5 12.x before 12.0.5 and CS5.1 12.1.x before 12.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Collada asset element in a DAE file, as demonstrated by the cameraYFov value in the contributor comments element.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Photoshop Cs5.1Adobe | 12.1 | n/a |
| Photoshop Cs5Adobe | 12.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3, 12.0.4 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 19, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryadobe.com · apsb12-11.html
- exploitretrogod.altervista.org · 9sg_photoshock_adv.htm
- exploitretrogod.altervista.org · 9sg_photoshock_u3d.htm
- exploit20120510 Adobe Photoshop CS5.1 U3D.8BI Library Collada Asset Elements Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- exploitExploitDB-18862
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the U3D.8BI library plugin in Adobe Photoshop CS5 12.x before 12.0.5 and CS5.1 12.1.x before 12.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Collada asset element in a DAE file, as demonstrated by the cameraYFov value in the contributor comments element.
Affected: Photoshop Cs5.1 (Adobe) versions 12.1; Photoshop Cs5 (Adobe) versions 12.0, 12.0.1, 12.0.2, 12.0.3, 12.0.4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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