Adobe Illustrator Access of Uninitialized Pointer Vulnerability Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing access of an uninitialized pointer has been identified in Adobe Illustrator versions 28.7.6, 29.5.1 and earlier. This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution on the affected user's system.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to Adobe Illustrator 2025 version 29.6 and above or Illustrator 2024 version 28.7.8 and above. These updates can be downloaded from the Adobe Download Page or via the Creative Cloud desktop app's update mechanism.

Added: Jul 9, 2025, 12:31 AM
Updated: Jul 9, 2025, 12:31 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
10.0
exploitability
4.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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