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Vulnerability record · CVE-2021-39825 · published 27 September 2021

CVE-2021-39825: Adobe photoshop elements out-of-bounds write vulnerability

Adobe · Photoshop Elements

Photoshop Elements versions 2021 build 19.0 (20210304.m.156367) (and earlier) are 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 TTF file.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 1.9% · top 21.5% CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds write
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 6.8
1.9%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Photoshop Elements versions 2021 build 19.0 (20210304.m.156367) (and earlier) are 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 TTF file.

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop_elements/apsb21-77.html PatchVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop_elements/apsb21-77.html PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2021-39825), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.