Detections
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Adobe Illustrator < 28.7.4 / 29.0.0 < 29.2.1 Multiple Arbitrary code execution (APSB25-11) (macOS)
high Nessus Plugin ID 216079
Synopsis
The Adobe Illustrator instance installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Adobe Illustrator installed on the remote macOS host is prior to 28.7.4, 29.2.1. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the APSB25-11 advisory.- Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121) potentially leading to Arbitrary code execution (CVE-2025-21163)
- Use After Free (CWE-416) potentially leading to Arbitrary code execution (CVE-2025-21159)
- Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) (CWE-191) potentially leading to Arbitrary code execution (CVE-2025-21160)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Adobe Illustrator version 28.7.4, 29.2.1 or later.See Also
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb25-11.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 216079
File Name: macos_adobe_illustrator_apsb25-11.nasl
Version: 1.1
Type: local
Agent: macosx
Family: MacOS X Local Security Checks
Published: 2/11/2025
Updated: 2/11/2025
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.2
Temporal Score: 5.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2025-21163
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 6.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:adobe:illustrator
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Adobe Illustrator, Host/MacOSX/Version, Host/local_checks_enabled
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 2/11/2025
Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/11/2025