Adobe Illustrator up to 28.7.3/29.1 use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe Illustrator up to 28.7.3/29.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-21159. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe Illustrator up to 28.7.3/29.1. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-21159 since 12/04/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 216079 (Adobe Illustrator < 28.7.4 / 29.0.0 < 29.2.1 Multiple Arbitrary code execution (APSB25-11) (macOS)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (216079). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216079
Nessus Name: Adobe Illustrator < 28.7.4 / 29.0.0 < 29.2.1 Multiple Arbitrary code execution (APSB25-11) (macOS)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/04/2024 🔍
02/11/2025 +69 days 🔍
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02/12/2025 +1 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb25-11
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-21159 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-21159
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295372

Entryinfo

Created: 02/11/2025 20:01
Updated: 02/12/2025 07:01
Changes: 02/11/2025 20:01 (64), 02/12/2025 07:01 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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