Product:
Illustrator
Summary
Illustrator versions 28.7.10, 29.8.2 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2025-61820 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious file that, when opened by the victim using the affected version of Illustrator, triggers the buffer overflow. This requires the victim to be tricked into opening the file, which can be delivered through various means such as email attachments or downloads from untrusted sources.
Affected Products
- Illustrator 28.7.10: Affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability.
- Illustrator 29.8.2: Also vulnerable to the same issue.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of Illustrator to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly applying security updates and being cautious about opening files from untrusted sources can also help reduce the risk of exploitation.