CVE-2008-3961 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 17 Sep 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

User-assisted attackers can execute arbitrary code on Adobe Illustrator CS2 for Macintosh by tricking users into opening a crafted AI file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-3961?

CVE-2008-3961 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator, published on 17 Sep 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Illustrator CS2 on Macintosh allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AI file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3961?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Illustrator.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3961?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3961 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2008-3961 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3961 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-74wm-5wpv-xxh5.