What is CVE-2021-43752?

CVE-2021-43752 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator versions 25.4.2 and 26.0.1.

How does CVE-2021-43752 affect Adobe Illustrator?

CVE-2021-43752 could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory and bypass mitigations such as ASLR in Adobe Illustrator versions 25.4.2 and 26.0.1.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43752?

CVE-2021-43752 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).

Which versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2021-43752?

Adobe Illustrator versions 25.4.2 and 26.0.1 are affected by CVE-2021-43752.

How can I mitigate CVE-2021-43752?

To mitigate CVE-2021-43752, update Adobe Illustrator to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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CVE-2021-43752

medium

5.5

CWE

125

14/1/2022

23/4/2025

CVE-2021-43752: Adobe Illustrator TIF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jan 14 2022(Updated: )

Adobe Illustrator versions 25.4.2 (and earlier) and 26.0.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. 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 2024	<=25.4.2
Adobe Illustrator 2024	=26.0
Adobe Illustrator 2024	=26.0.1
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb22-02.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-43752?
CVE-2021-43752 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator versions 25.4.2 and 26.0.1.
How does CVE-2021-43752 affect Adobe Illustrator?
CVE-2021-43752 could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory and bypass mitigations such as ASLR in Adobe Illustrator versions 25.4.2 and 26.0.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-43752?
CVE-2021-43752 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).
Which versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2021-43752?
Adobe Illustrator versions 25.4.2 and 26.0.1 are affected by CVE-2021-43752.
How can I mitigate CVE-2021-43752?
To mitigate CVE-2021-43752, update Adobe Illustrator to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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