PT-2021-6843 · Adobe · Illustrator

Published 2021-07-13 · Updated 2021-08-25 · CVE-2021-28593

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Adobe Illustrator version 25.2.3 and earlier

Description The issue is related to a Use After Free vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose potential sensitive information in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction, where a victim must open a malicious file. This allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to protected information.

Recommendations For Adobe Illustrator version 25.2.3 and earlier, at the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

BDU:2022-02289

CVE-2021-28593

ZDI-21-803

Affected Products

Illustrator

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28593 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-28593 · Vendor Advisory
• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-803 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2022-02289 · Security Note
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-42.html · Vendor Advisory