CVE-2020-24409

Name: CVE-2020-24409
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-20T22:15:42.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 4.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24409 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Illustrator version 24.2 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing crafted PDF files. This could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 4.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Illustrator version 24.2 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing crafted PDF files. This could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.71%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Illustrator	<= 24.2

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb20-53.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1271/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb20-53.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1271/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24409?

How severe is CVE-2020-24409?

CVE-2020-24409 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24409?

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Source: NVD / NIST