CVE-2012-2023: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed May 09 2012(Updated: )
Adobe Illustrator before CS6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0780, CVE-2012-2024, CVE-2012-2025, and CVE-2012-2026.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =7.0 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =8.0 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =9.0 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =10.0 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =11.0 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =11.0.1 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =12.0.0 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =13.0 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =13.0.1 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =13.0.2 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =13.0.3 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =14.0 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | =15.0 | |
| Adobe Illustrator | <=15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2023?
CVE-2012-2023 is rated with a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2023?
To mitigate CVE-2012-2023, users should upgrade Adobe Illustrator to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2012-2023?
CVE-2012-2023 affects Adobe Illustrator versions 7.0 through 15.0, including various specific updates.
Can CVE-2012-2023 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2012-2023 can potentially lead to data loss through memory corruption and execution of arbitrary code.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-2023?
While the best course of action is to update Adobe Illustrator, temporarily limiting its use can reduce exposure to CVE-2012-2023.
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