CVE-2025-21159: Illustrator | Use After Free (CWE-416)
Published Feb 11, 2025
·Updated
Illustrator versions 29.1, 28.7.3 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
5 affected components
Adobe Illustrator<29.1
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Illustrator>=28.0<28.7.4
Adobe Illustrator>=29.0<29.2.1
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Feb 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-21159?
CVE-2025-21159 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-21159?
To fix CVE-2025-21159, update Adobe Illustrator to version 29.2 or later.
3
What versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2025-21159?
Adobe Illustrator versions 29.1 and 28.7.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2025-21159.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-21159?
CVE-2025-21159 is a Use After Free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
5
What is required for the exploitation of CVE-2025-21159?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-21159 requires user interaction, specifically that a victim must open a malicious file.