CVE-2020-9642: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 25, 2020
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Updated

Adobe Illustrator versions 24.1.2 and earlier have a buffer errors vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Illustrator<=24.1.2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jun 25, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:03 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9642?

CVE-2020-9642 is considered a critical severity vulnerability that may allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-9642?

To fix CVE-2020-9642, update Adobe Illustrator to version 24.2 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2020-9642?

Adobe Illustrator versions 24.1.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2020-9642.

4

What kind of impact does CVE-2020-9642 have if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2020-9642 could lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected systems.

5

Does CVE-2020-9642 affect any operating systems aside from Adobe Illustrator?

CVE-2020-9642 specifically affects Adobe Illustrator and does not impact Microsoft Windows itself.

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