Product:
Illustrator
Summary
Illustrator on iPad versions 3.0.9 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-2025-61827 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must create a malicious file that, when opened by the victim using the affected version of Illustrator on iPad, triggers the buffer overflow. This requires the victim to be tricked into opening the file, leading to potential arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user.
Affected Products
- Illustrator on iPad versions 3.0.9 and earlier: Vulnerable to heap-based buffer overflow, allowing arbitrary code execution.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of Illustrator on iPad to mitigate this vulnerability. Ensuring that files are opened from trusted sources can also help reduce the risk of exploitation.