CVE-2024-43759: Illustrator | NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)
First published: Fri Sep 13 2024(Updated: )
Illustrator versions 28.6, 27.9.5 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could lead to an application denial-of-service (DoS). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, resulting in a DoS condition. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | >=27.0.0<27.9.6 | |
| Adobe Illustrator 2024 | >=28.0<28.7.1 | |
| Any of | ||
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-43759?
CVE-2024-43759 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43759?
To mitigate CVE-2024-43759, update Adobe Illustrator to the latest version available.
What versions of Illustrator are affected by CVE-2024-43759?
CVE-2024-43759 affects Adobe Illustrator versions 28.6, 27.9.5, and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-43759?
CVE-2024-43759 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that can lead to application denial-of-service.
Can CVE-2024-43759 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2024-43759 to crash the application from a remote location.
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