CVE-2021-28593

Adobe Illustrator version 25.2.3 (and earlier) is affected by a Use After Free vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose potential sensitive information in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

• CWE-416

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-42.htmlVendor Advisory
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-42.htmlVendor Advisory

Published

Aug 20, 2021

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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