How severe is CVE-2012-2023?

CVE-2012-2023 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-2023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2023?

CVE-2012-2023 primarily affects Adobe Illustrator. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2023?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-2023 published?

CVE-2012-2023 was published on 2012-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2023

CVE-2012-2023 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Adobe Illustrator
Published: 2012-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Adobe Illustrator before CS6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0780, CVE-2012-2024, CVE-2012-2025, and CVE-2012-2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2023?: Adobe Illustrator before CS6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-0780, CVE-2012-2024, CVE-2012-2025, and CVE-2012-2026.
How severe is CVE-2012-2023?: CVE-2012-2023 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2023?: CVE-2012-2023 primarily affects Adobe Illustrator. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2023?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2023 published?: CVE-2012-2023 was published on 2012-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:13.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:13.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:13.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator_cs5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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