Adobe Illustrator Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution

Vulnerability

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Illustrator versions 28.7.10, 29.8.2 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 system.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to Adobe Illustrator 29.8.3 or 30.0 and above, depending on their current version. The update can be downloaded from the Adobe Download Page or via the Creative Cloud desktop app's update mechanism.

Added: Nov 11, 2025, 7:10 PM
Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 7:10 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
7.8
impact
10.0
exploitability
4.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
1.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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