CVE-2024-45145
Adobe Lightroom Classic vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2024-45145 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability affecting Adobe Lightroom Desktop versions 7.4.1, 13.5, 12.5.1 and earlier versions. The vulnerability was disclosed on October 9, 2024, and could potentially lead to disclosure of sensitive memory (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read issue (CWE-125) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium), and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to be exploited (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of sensitive memory and potentially allow an attacker to bypass security mitigations such as Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR). The vulnerability requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file, to be exploited (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Adobe has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should update their Adobe Lightroom Desktop installations to versions newer than 7.4.1, 13.5, and 12.5.1 respectively (Adobe Advisory).

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