7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2020-24409: Adobe Illustrator PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Oct 20 2020(Updated: )

Adobe Illustrator version 24.2 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing crafted PDF files. This could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Illustrator CC
Adobe Illustrator CC<=24.2
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-24409?

    CVE-2020-24409 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-24409?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-24409, update Adobe Illustrator to version 24.3 or later.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2020-24409?

    CVE-2020-24409 affects Adobe Illustrator versions 24.2 and earlier on affected systems.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2020-24409?

    The impact of CVE-2020-24409 is that it allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code through specially crafted PDF files.

  • Is CVE-2020-24409 remotely exploitable?

    CVE-2020-24409 may be remotely exploitable if a user opens a malicious PDF file in Adobe Illustrator.

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