CVE-2022-23196: Adobe Illustrator Out-of-bounds Read could lead to Memory leak
First published: Wed Feb 16 2022(Updated: )
Adobe Illustrator versions 25.4.3 (and earlier) and 26.0.2 (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 | <=25.4.3 | |
| Adobe Illustrator | >=26.0.0<=26.0.2 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-23196?
CVE-2022-23196 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator versions 25.4.3 (and earlier) and 26.0.2 (and earlier) that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23196?
The severity of CVE-2022-23196 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
How does CVE-2022-23196 affect Adobe Illustrator?
CVE-2022-23196 affects Adobe Illustrator versions 25.4.3 (and earlier) and 26.0.2 (and earlier) by allowing an attacker to perform an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to disclosure of sensitive memory.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-23196?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-23196 by leveraging the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator, bypassing mitigations such as ASLR.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2022-23196?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2022-23196.
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