CVE-2009-4195 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious Encapsulated PostScript file in Adobe Illustrator.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-4195?
CVE-2009-4195 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator, published on 4 Dec 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Adobe Illustrator CS4 14.0.0, CS3 13.0.3 and earlier, and CS3 13.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DSC comment in an Encapsulated PostScript (.eps) file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4195?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Illustrator.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4195?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4195 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-4195 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4195 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Illustrator
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wc7h-v9xc-m32c.