CVE-2026-95640: Photoshop Desktop is affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could result in an application

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-95640 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting photoshop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Photoshop Desktop is affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could result in an application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, leading to a denial-of-service condition. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2026-10-13
Last modified	2026-10-22

Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe

Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-13Published CVE record published
2026-10-22 17:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe photoshop UPGRADE

Affected: < 26.11.8 · >= 27.0 and < 27.11

Fixed in: 26.11.8, 27.11

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 27.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy photoshop || rpm -q photoshop || photoshop --version

2. UPGRADE to 26.11.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade photoshop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade photoshop

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 27.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison photoshop sudo apt install photoshop=<VERSION_BEFORE_27.0> sudo apt-mark hold photoshop

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list photoshop sudo dnf downgrade photoshop-<VERSION_BEFORE_27.0> sudo dnf versionlock add photoshop

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-95640?

photoshop: upgrade to 26.11.8, 27.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-95640 being exploited?

CVE-2026-95640 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-95640 affect?

CVE-2026-95640 affects photoshop. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Photoshop Desktop is affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could result in an application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, leading to a denial-of-service condition

How urgent is CVE-2026-95640?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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