What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-38435.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38435?

The severity of CVE-2022-38435 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How can the vulnerability be exploited?

Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Is Apple macOS affected by this vulnerability?

No, Apple macOS is not vulnerable to this issue.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to this issue.

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Adobe website: [Adobe Security Bulletin APSB22-56](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb22-56.html)

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for this vulnerability?

The CWE for this vulnerability is CWE-20.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38435?

Apply the latest security update from Adobe to fix CVE-2022-38435.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-38435

high

7.8

CWE

25/10/2022

31/10/2022

CVE-2022-38435: Input Validation

Q: What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

First published: Tue Oct 25 2022(Updated: )

Adobe Illustrator versions 26.4 (and earlier) and 25.4.7 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Input Validation 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	<=25.4.7
Adobe Illustrator	>=26.0<=26.4
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb22-56.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-38435.
Which versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected?
Adobe Illustrator versions 26.4 (and earlier) and 25.4.7 (and earlier) are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38435?
The severity of CVE-2022-38435 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Is Apple macOS affected by this vulnerability?
No, Apple macOS is not vulnerable to this issue.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to this issue.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Adobe website: [Adobe Security Bulletin APSB22-56](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb22-56.html)
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for this vulnerability?
The CWE for this vulnerability is CWE-20.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38435?
Apply the latest security update from Adobe to fix CVE-2022-38435.

collector/nvd-index
agent/weakness
vendor/adobe
canonical/adobe illustrator
version/adobe illustrator/25.4.7
version/adobe illustrator/26.0
version/adobe illustrator/26.4
vendor/apple
canonical/apple macos
vendor/microsoft
canonical/microsoft windows

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