Adobe Illustrator Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability Leading to Arbitrary Code Execution

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing out-of-bounds write has been identified in Adobe Illustrator versions 28.7.8, 29.6.1 and earlier. This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution in 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 Adobe Illustrator to version 29.7 and above for the 2025 release, or to version 28.7.9 and above for the 2024 release. The update can be downloaded from the Adobe Download Page or via the Creative Cloud desktop app's update mechanism.

Added: Aug 12, 2025, 5:24 PM
Updated: Aug 12, 2025, 5:24 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.8
impact
10.0
exploitability
4.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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