What is the severity of CVE-2024-49538?

CVE-2024-49538 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49538?

To mitigate CVE-2024-49538, update Adobe Illustrator to version 29.0.1 or later, or 28.7.3 if using an earlier version.

What versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2024-49538?

Adobe Illustrator versions 29.0.0 and 28.7.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-49538.

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-49538?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-49538 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the user running the application.

Does CVE-2024-49538 require user interaction to be exploited?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-49538 requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-49538

high

7.8

CWE

787

10/12/2024

18/12/2024

CVE-2024-49538: Illustrator | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

First published: Tue Dec 10 2024(Updated: )

Illustrator versions 29.0.0, 28.7.2 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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
All of
Any of
Adobe Illustrator CC	<28.7.3
Adobe Illustrator CC	=29.0.0
Any of
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb24-94.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49538?
CVE-2024-49538 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49538?
To mitigate CVE-2024-49538, update Adobe Illustrator to version 29.0.1 or later, or 28.7.3 if using an earlier version.
What versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2024-49538?
Adobe Illustrator versions 29.0.0 and 28.7.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-49538.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-49538?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-49538 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the user running the application.
Does CVE-2024-49538 require user interaction to be exploited?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-49538 requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file.

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