What is the severity of CVE-2021-28592?

CVE-2021-28592 is rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28592?

To fix CVE-2021-28592, update Adobe Illustrator to version 25.2.4 or later.

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2021-28592?

An attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by exploiting CVE-2021-28592.

Which versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2021-28592?

Adobe Illustrator versions 25.2.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-28592.

Is CVE-2021-28592 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2021-28592 is specific to Adobe Illustrator and is not directly tied to any particular operating system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-28592

high

7.8

CWE

787

20/8/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-28592: Adobe Illustrator JPEG2000 Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Aug 20 2021(Updated: )

Adobe Illustrator version 25.2.3 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Illustrator CC	<=25.2.3
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28592?
CVE-2021-28592 is rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28592?
To fix CVE-2021-28592, update Adobe Illustrator to version 25.2.4 or later.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2021-28592?
An attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by exploiting CVE-2021-28592.
Which versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2021-28592?
Adobe Illustrator versions 25.2.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-28592.
Is CVE-2021-28592 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2021-28592 is specific to Adobe Illustrator and is not directly tied to any particular operating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28592?
CVE-2021-28592 is rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28592?
To fix CVE-2021-28592, update Adobe Illustrator to version 25.2.4 or later.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2021-28592?
An attacker can execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by exploiting CVE-2021-28592.
Which versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2021-28592?
Adobe Illustrator versions 25.2.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-28592.
Is CVE-2021-28592 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2021-28592 is specific to Adobe Illustrator and is not directly tied to any particular operating system.