Adobe Illustrator AI files code execution

adobe-illustrator-ai-code-execution (45180)

High Risk

Description:

Adobe Illustrator for Mac OS X could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unspecified error when handling AI files. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted AI file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

*CVSS:

Base Score:	6.8
Access Vector:	Network
Access Complexity:	Medium
Authentication:	None
Confidentiality Impact:	Partial
Integrity Impact:	Partial
Availability Impact:	Partial
Temporal Score:	5
Exploitability:	Unproven
Remediation Level:	Official-Fix
Report Confidence:	Confirmed

Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CS3, available from the Adobe Systems Incorporated Web Site. See References.

References:

• Adobe Systems Incorporated Web Site: Adobe Illustrator CS3.
• APSA08-07: Potential vulnerabilities in Mac Illustrator CS2.
• BID-31208: Adobe Illustrator Malformed AI File Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
• CVE-2008-3961: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Illustrator CS2 on Macintosh allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AI file.
• SA31902: Adobe Illustrator Unspecified Code Execution Vulnerabilities
• SECTRACK ID: 1020892: Adobe Illustrator Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
• VUPEN/ADV-2008-2600: Adobe Illustrator CS2 AI File Processing Code Execution Vulnerabilities

Platforms Affected:

• Adobe Illustrator CS2

Reported:

Sep 16, 2008

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