CVE-2024-20791: Illustrator 2024 BMP File Parsing Memory Corruption

Published May 16, 2024
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Updated

Illustrator versions 28.4, 27.9.3 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Illustrator<27.9.4
Adobe Illustrator>=28.0<28.5
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

May 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:08 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20791?

CVE-2024-20791 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for code execution through an out-of-bounds read.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20791?

To fix CVE-2024-20791, upgrade Adobe Illustrator to version 27.9.4 or later, or to any version above 28.5.

3

Which versions of Illustrator are affected by CVE-2024-20791?

CVE-2024-20791 affects Illustrator versions 28.4, 27.9.3, and earlier versions.

4

Can CVE-2024-20791 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-20791 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a maliciously crafted file.

5

What operating systems are affected by CVE-2024-20791?

CVE-2024-20791 affects Adobe Illustrator on both Windows and macOS platforms.

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