CVE-2012-2024: Buffer Overflow

Published May 9, 2012
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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-2012-2023, CVE-2012-2025, and CVE-2012-2026.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Adobe Illustrator=7.0
Adobe Illustrator=8.0
Adobe Illustrator=9.0
Adobe Illustrator=10.0
Adobe Illustrator=11.0
Adobe Illustrator=11.0.1
Adobe Illustrator=12.0.0
Adobe Illustrator=13.0
Adobe Illustrator=13.0.1
Adobe Illustrator=13.0.2
Adobe Illustrator=13.0.3
Adobe Illustrator=14.0
Adobe Illustrator=15.0
Adobe Illustrator Cs5.5<=15

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-10.html

Event History

May 9, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2024?

CVE-2012-2024 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2024?

To fix CVE-2012-2024, users should update Adobe Illustrator to the latest version provided by Adobe.

3

Which versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2012-2024?

CVE-2012-2024 affects multiple versions of Adobe Illustrator including versions 7.0 through 15.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2024?

CVE-2012-2024 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Is there a known fix for CVE-2012-2024?

Yes, Adobe has released patches that address CVE-2012-2024 and users should apply these updates immediately.

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