Adobe Photoshop version 25.12.4 is the final and most stable update for the Adobe Photoshop 2024 (version 25.x) series. Released around July 2025, this specific build serves as a "legacy bridge," ensuring that users who rely on the 2024 architecture for specific workflow compatibility or hardware requirements have a bug-free, secure environment even as Adobe shifts its primary focus to the newer Photoshop 2025 (v26.0) releases. Key Features of the 25.12.x Update Cycle
To run v25.12.4 smoothly, ensure your system meets these standard requirements:
Critical Security Fix (APSB25-75): The most significant part of this update is the resolution of a critical Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability (CVE-2025-49570). If left unpatched, this flaw could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution, making this update mandatory for anyone working with external or shared files.
Case B (Photographer, MacOS Ventura):
“Adobe support had me reset the permissions on ~/Library/Application Support/Adobe. That alone resolved the 25124 upd issue. No reinstall needed.”
helpx.adobe.com. Mention “Error 25124 during Photoshop update.” They have backend logs to diagnose server-side token issues.