Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Illustrator
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 7 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-28593 CVE-2021-28591 CVE-2021-28592 CVE-2021-36011 CVE-2021-36008 CVE-2021-36009 CVE-2021-36010 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-416 CWE-787 CWE-78 CWE-119 CWE-125 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Adobe Illustrator Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Adobe |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 7 vulnerabilities.
Updated: 13.10.2021
Added vulnerabilities #4-7.
1) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU54838
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28593
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing specially crafted files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted Adobe Illustrator, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Illustrator: 24.0 - 24.3.1, 25.0 - 25.2.3
CPE2.3 External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-42.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU54839
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28591
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds Write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Illustrator: 24.0 - 24.3.1, 25.0 - 25.2.3
CPE2.3 External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-42.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
3) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU54840
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28592
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds Write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Illustrator: 24.0 - 24.3.1, 25.0 - 25.2.3
CPE2.3 External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-42.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
4) OS Command Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU57340
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36011
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation, when chained with a development and debugging tool for JavaScript scripts. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Illustrator: 24.0 - 24.3.1, 25.0 - 25.2.3
CPE2.3 External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-42.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
5) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU57337
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36008
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing specially crafted files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Illustrator: 24.0 - 24.3.1, 25.0 - 25.2.3
CPE2.3 External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-42.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1146/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
6) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU57339
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36009
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing Adobe Illustrator files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PDF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Illustrator: 24.0 - 24.3.1, 25.0 - 25.2.3
CPE2.3 External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-42.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1147/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
7) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU57338
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36010
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds Read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Illustrator: 24.0 - 24.3.1, 25.0 - 25.2.3
CPE2.3 External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-42.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
