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CVE-2022-38408

Adobe Illustrator Improper Input Validation Arbitrary code execution

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Adobe Illustrator versions 26.4 (and earlier) and 25.4.7 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Input Validation 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. requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Adobe Illustrator versiones 26.4 (y anteriores) y 25.4.7 (y anteriores), están afectadas por una vulnerabilidad de comprobación de entrada inapropiada que podría resultar en una ejecución de código arbitrario en el contexto del usuario actual. Es requerida una interacción del usuario para explotar este problema, ya que la víctima debe abrir un archivo malicioso

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 PCX files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

*Credits: Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2022-08-18 CVE Reserved
  • 2022-09-16 CVE Published
  • 2024-03-23 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-09-16 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
CAPEC
References (1)
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Adobe
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Illustrator
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>= 25.0 <= 25.4.7
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Affected
in Apple
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Macos
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Safe
Adobe
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Illustrator
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>= 25.0 <= 25.4.7
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Affected
in Microsoft
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Windows
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Safe
Adobe
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Illustrator
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>= 26.0 <= 26.4
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Affected
in Apple
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Macos
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Safe
Adobe
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Illustrator
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>= 26.0 <= 26.4
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Affected
in Microsoft
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Windows
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Safe