CVE-2024-20791
CVE-2024-20791 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-18506
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Adobe Illustrator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Illustrator versions 28.4, 27.9.3 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20791?
- Illustrator versions 28.4, 27.9.3 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20791?
- CVE-2024-20791 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-20791 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-20791?
- CVE-2024-20791 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-20791?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-20791 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-20791 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-18506.
- When was CVE-2024-20791 published?
- CVE-2024-20791 was published on 2024-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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