CVE-2022-38408 Adobe Illustrator Improper Input Validation Arbitrary code execution
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious file in Adobe Illustrator.
- 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-2022-38408?
CVE-2022-38408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator, published on 16 Sep 2022. 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
Adobe Illustrator versions 26.4 (and earlier) and 25.4.7 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Input Validation 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. requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38408?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Illustrator.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38408?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38408 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-38408 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38408 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Illustrator
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfv5-hh8q-95cr.