Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator
CVE-2025-21159

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Illustrator
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2025

What is CVE-2025-21159?

Adobe Illustrator is impacted by a Use After Free vulnerability, affecting versions 29.1, 28.7.3 and earlier. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the user when they open a specially crafted malicious file. User interaction is required for exploitation, emphasizing the need for vigilance when managing files from unknown sources.

Affected Version(s)

Illustrator 0 <= 28.7.3

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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CVE-2025-21159 : Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator