Adobe Illustrator Under Attack: Use After Free Vulnerability Affects Major Version
CVE-2024-43758

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Illustrator
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 September 2024

Summary

A Use After Free vulnerability exists in Adobe Illustrator, specifically affecting versions 28.6, 27.9.5, and earlier releases. This flaw can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user, provided the victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. User interaction is crucial for exploitation, hence prompting caution when dealing with unknown files.

Affected Version(s)

Illustrator 0 <= 27.9.5

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/aps...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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