CVE-2012-2042: Buffer Overflow

Published May 24, 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-2012-2024, 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

Event History

May 24, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2042?

CVE-2012-2042 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and cause memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2042?

To fix CVE-2012-2042, users should update Adobe Illustrator to the latest version or apply any available security patches provided by Adobe.

3

Which versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2012-2042?

CVE-2012-2042 affects Adobe Illustrator versions from 7.0 through 15.0, including all subsequent updates before CS6.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-2042?

CVE-2012-2042 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.

5

What should I do if I suspect I am affected by CVE-2012-2042?

If you suspect being affected by CVE-2012-2042, immediately apply the latest updates to Adobe Illustrator and consider consulting with a cybersecurity expert.

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