What is CVE-2022-30648?

CVE-2022-30648 is a Use-After-Free vulnerability found in Adobe Illustrator versions 26.0.2 and earlier, as well as 25.4.5 and earlier.

How does CVE-2022-30648 affect Adobe Illustrator?

CVE-2022-30648 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by exploiting the Use-After-Free vulnerability.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-30648?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2022-30648 requires user interaction. The victim must open a malicious file.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-30648?

CVE-2022-30648 has a severity score of 7.8 (High).

How can I protect myself from CVE-2022-30648?

To protect yourself from CVE-2022-30648, it is recommended to update Adobe Illustrator to versions 25.4.6 or 26.0.3 (or later) which contain a fix for this vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-30648

high

7.8

CWE

416

15/6/2022

16/9/2024

CVE-2022-30648: Adobe Illustrator Font Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Jun 15 2022(Updated: )

Adobe Illustrator versions 26.0.2 (and earlier) and 25.4.5 (and earlier) are affected by a Use-After-Free vulnerability that could result in 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	<=25.4.5
Adobe Illustrator	>=26.0<=26.0.2
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb22-26.html

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb22-26.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-30648?
CVE-2022-30648 is a Use-After-Free vulnerability found in Adobe Illustrator versions 26.0.2 and earlier, as well as 25.4.5 and earlier.
How does CVE-2022-30648 affect Adobe Illustrator?
CVE-2022-30648 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by exploiting the Use-After-Free vulnerability.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-30648?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2022-30648 requires user interaction. The victim must open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-30648?
CVE-2022-30648 has a severity score of 7.8 (High).
How can I protect myself from CVE-2022-30648?
To protect yourself from CVE-2022-30648, it is recommended to update Adobe Illustrator to versions 25.4.6 or 26.0.3 (or later) which contain a fix for this vulnerability.

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