CVE-2010-1296

Adobe Photoshop CS4 <11.0.2 - Buffer Overflow

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2010-1296. PoCs published by LiquidWorm.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended 11.0 when processing a malformed .GRD (gradient) file. The PoC triggers a memory corruption by overwriting registers, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Adobe Photoshop CS4 before 11.0.2 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .ASL, (2) .ABR, or (3) .GRD file.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by LiquidWorm · cdoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12752

This exploit demonstrates a buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended 11.0 when processing a malformed .GRD (gradient) file. The PoC triggers a memory corruption by overwriting registers, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended 11.0.0.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious .GRD file in Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by LiquidWorm · cdoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12753

This exploit is a proof-of-concept for a buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended 11.0 when handling .ASL (styles) files. The code generates a malformed .ASL file that triggers a memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended 11.0.0.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malformed .ASL file in Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by LiquidWorm · perldoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12751

This exploit is a proof-of-concept for a buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended 11.0 when handling .ABR (brushes) files. The code generates a malicious .ABR file that triggers a memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended 11.0.0.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious .ABR file in Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (13)

Core 13
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58888
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12752
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024042
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40389
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12753
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-13.html
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12751

Scores

EPSS 0.1964
EPSS Percentile 97.0%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (2)
adobe/photoshop_cs4 11.0
adobe/photoshop_cs4 < 11.0.1
Published May 27, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026