What is the severity of CVE-2021-36008?

CVE-2021-36008 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by unauthenticated attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36008?

To fix CVE-2021-36008, users should update Adobe Illustrator to version 25.2.4 or later.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-36008?

CVE-2021-36008 can be exploited through specially crafted files that can lead to unauthorized file system information disclosure.

Which versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2021-36008?

Adobe Illustrator versions 25.2.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-36008.

Can CVE-2021-36008 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-36008 can be exploited remotely if an attacker tricks the user into opening a malicious file.

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CVE-2021-36008

medium

5.5

CWE

416

20/8/2021

4/8/2024

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-36008: Adobe Illustrator PDF File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri Aug 20 2021(Updated: )

Adobe Illustrator version 25.2.3 (and earlier) is affected by an Use-after-free vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to read arbitrary file system information 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	<=25.2.3
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36008?
CVE-2021-36008 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by unauthenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36008?
To fix CVE-2021-36008, users should update Adobe Illustrator to version 25.2.4 or later.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-36008?
CVE-2021-36008 can be exploited through specially crafted files that can lead to unauthorized file system information disclosure.
Which versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2021-36008?
Adobe Illustrator versions 25.2.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-36008.
Can CVE-2021-36008 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-36008 can be exploited remotely if an attacker tricks the user into opening a malicious file.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36008?
CVE-2021-36008 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by unauthenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36008?
To fix CVE-2021-36008, users should update Adobe Illustrator to version 25.2.4 or later.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-36008?
CVE-2021-36008 can be exploited through specially crafted files that can lead to unauthorized file system information disclosure.
Which versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2021-36008?
Adobe Illustrator versions 25.2.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-36008.
Can CVE-2021-36008 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-36008 can be exploited remotely if an attacker tricks the user into opening a malicious file.