ZDI-21-1146: Adobe Illustrator PDF File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Adobe Illustrator. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PDF files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Adobe Illustrator

Event History

Feb 27, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·01:57 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-21-1146?

The severity level of ZDI-21-1146 is rated as high due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.

2

How do I fix ZDI-21-1146?

To fix ZDI-21-1146, update Adobe Illustrator to the latest available version provided by Adobe.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-21-1146?

ZDI-21-1146 affects installations of Adobe Illustrator that are not updated to the latest security patches.

4

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-21-1146?

ZDI-21-1146 is a remote information disclosure vulnerability that requires user interaction to exploit.

5

What could attackers do with ZDI-21-1146?

Attackers could potentially gain access to sensitive information on affected systems by tricking users into opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page.

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