Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in its software, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Bridge for Windows and macOS.

Affected Systems

The following system versions are known to be affected but not limited to:

• Adobe Photoshop 2023: Versions prior to 24.7.2 & Adobe Photoshop 2024: Versions prior to 25.3.1  for Windows and macOS.

• Illustrator 2023: versions prior to 27.9.2  & Illustrator 2024: versions prior to 28.3  for Windows and macOS.

• Adobe After Effects: versions prior to 24.1  &  versions prior to 23.6.2 for Windows and macOS.

• Adobe Bridge: versions prior to 13.0.6 & versions prior to 14.0.2 for Windows and macOS.

Security Risks

The identified vulnerabilities in Adobe software, if successfully exploited, could grant an attacker control over affected systems, enabling them to execute malicious activities.  

Recommended Actions

The National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) recommends users and system administrators to:

1. Upgrade to the latest supported version of the installed software as soon as possible to ensure continued access to technical support and security patches.

The recommended software versions to upgrade to are as follows, but not limited to:

• Adobe Photoshop 2023: Versions 24.7.3 & Adobe Photoshop 2024: Versions 25.4 for Windows and macOS.

• Illustrator 2023: versions 27.9.3 & Illustrator 2024: versions 28.4  for Windows and macOS.

• Adobe After Effects: versions 24.2  &  versions 23.6.5 for Windows and macOS.

• Adobe Bridge: versions 13.0.7 & versions 14.0.3 for Windows and macOS.

2. Before performing any update tasks, ensure that you have a backup of your data.

3. Ensure that all employees in their organization understand the significance of installing security updates and keeping their software up to date.

For further information and support, please contact the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) by emailto rwcsirt@ncsa.gov.rw or call us on 9009

References

• Adobe Security Bulletins and Advisories.   

• Latest Adobe Security Updates for Products