# CVE-2026-95638: Adobe Photoshop heap-based buffer overflow

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-95638-photoshop-desktop-is-affected-by-a-heap-based-buffer-overflow  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-13. Updated: 2026-10-16  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-95638 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-10-13

Adobe Photoshop contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. An attacker must trick a user into opening a malicious file to exploit this issue. This could lead to complete system compromise, data theft, or installation of malware.

Technologies: [Adobe Photoshop 2025](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/photoshop-2025), [Adobe Photoshop 2026](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/photoshop-2026). Vendors: [Adobe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/adobe).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-95638 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-95638 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-95638?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 13 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Adobe Photoshop 2025 26.11.7 and earlier; Adobe Photoshop 2026 27.10 and earlier.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-95638?** Yes: fixed in Photoshop 2026 27.11, Photoshop 2025 26.11.8. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-95638 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in a web application.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-95638?** Check whether you run Adobe Photoshop 2025 or Adobe Photoshop 2026 at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in Photoshop 2026 27.11, Photoshop 2025 26.11.8

## Technical details

A heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Photoshop can be triggered when processing a specially crafted file, allowing an attacker to overflow heap memory and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The vulnerability requires local attack vector and user interaction (opening a malicious file). Adobe has released fixed versions 27.11 for Photoshop 2026 and 26.11.8 for Photoshop 2025.

## Affected products

- Adobe Photoshop 2026 27.10 and earlier
- Adobe Photoshop 2025 26.11.7 and earlier

## Timeline

- 2026-10-13: disclosed

## References

- [https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/photoshop/apsb26-158.html](https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/photoshop/apsb26-158.html)

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