CVE-2019-8248

Adobe Illustrator CC versions 23.1 and earlier have a memory corruption vulnerability

published November 14, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ A memory corruption vulnerability lurking in Adobe Illustrator CC could let an attacker execute arbitrary code with just the right exploit! Think of this as a chef in a kitchen overlooking a recipe โ€” one wrong ingredient could spoil the entire dish, leading to chaos instead of a masterpiece! An attacker could potentially take control of your system, executing commands that could compromise your data and privacy. This could lead to anything from unauthorized access to your files to completely locking you out!

Put simply

Think of this as a chef in a kitchen overlooking a recipe โ€” one wrong ingredient could spoil the entire dish, leading to chaos instead of a masterpiece! This vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator CC versions 23.1 and earlier allows for memory corruption, which can be exploited to run any code the attacker wants, effectively bypassing security defenses.

What to do

An attacker could potentially take control of your system, executing commands that could compromise your data and privacy. This could lead to anything from unauthorized access to your files to completely locking you out! To protect yourself, upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC immediately. Regularly check for updates to ensure your software is secure and consider employing additional security measures like antivirus software. You've got this! By keeping your software updated, you're one step closer to being a security hero! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03985 ยท 90.5th percentile
Published
2019-11-14T15:37Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 15:37Z
    Adobe Illustrator CC versions 23.1 and earlier have a memory corruption vulnerability
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