7.8
HIGH
CVE-2025-21159
Adobe Illustrator Use After Free Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Description

Illustrator versions 29.1, 28.7.3 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 11, 2025, 6:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 11, 2025, 6:15 p.m.

Source :

[email protected]

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2025-21159 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Adobe illustrator
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2025-21159.

URL Resource
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb25-11.html

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2025-21159 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • security.nl
Adobe Illustrator-lekken laten aanvaller code via malafide afbeelding uitvoeren

woensdag 12 februari 2025, 11:14 door Redactie, 0 reactiesLaatst bijgewerkt: Vandaag, 11:30 Drie kritieke kwetsbaarheden in Adobe Illustrator 2024 en 2025 maken het mogelijk voor een aanvaller om will ... Read more

Published Date: Feb 12, 2025 (1 week, 4 days ago)
CVE-2025-21163 CVE-2025-21160 CVE-2025-21159

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2025-21159 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 11, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Illustrator versions 29.1, 28.7.3 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-416
    Added Reference https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb25-11.html
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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