CVE-2024-20792: Adobe Illustrator TIF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote memory corruption

Published May 16, 2024
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Updated

Illustrator versions 28.4, 27.9.3 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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20792?

CVE-2024-20792 is classified as a Use After Free vulnerability, which can lead to arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20792?

To fix CVE-2024-20792, update Adobe Illustrator to version 27.9.4 or higher, or 28.5 or higher.

3

What versions of Adobe Illustrator are vulnerable to CVE-2024-20792?

Adobe Illustrator versions 28.4, 27.9.3 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2024-20792.

4

What platforms are affected by CVE-2024-20792?

CVE-2024-20792 affects Adobe Illustrator running on various platforms, but the underlying operating systems such as macOS and Windows are not vulnerable.

5

What is required for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20792?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-20792 requires the user to open a malicious file.

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