Adobe Illustrator up to 25.4.7/26.4.0 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Adobe Illustrator up to 25.4.7/26.4.0. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-38408. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Adobe Illustrator up to 25.4.7/26.4.0 (Image Processing Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 09/13/2022. The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-38408. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 209418 (Adobe Illustrator < 25.4.8 / 26.0 < 26.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB22-55) (macOS)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 25.4.8 or 26.5.0 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (209418). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 209418
Nessus Name: Adobe Illustrator < 25.4.8 / 26.0 < 26.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB22-55) (macOS)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Illustrator 25.4.8/26.5.0

Timelineinfo

08/18/2022 🔍
09/13/2022 +26 days 🔍
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09/16/2022 +3 days 🔍
04/29/2025 +956 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: helpx.adobe.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-38408 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-38408
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-208804

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2022 11:31
Updated: 04/29/2025 23:29
Changes: 09/16/2022 11:31 (38), 10/19/2022 08:38 (2), 10/19/2022 08:39 (12), 10/27/2024 03:24 (16), 04/29/2025 23:29 (3)
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