Product:
Illustrator
Summary
Illustrator versions 28.7.10, 29.8.2 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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-2025-61831 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must create a malicious file that, when opened by the victim using the affected version of Illustrator, triggers the out-of-bounds write condition. 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 versions 28.7.10 and earlier: Vulnerable to arbitrary code execution due to out-of-bounds write.
- Illustrator versions 29.8.2 and earlier: Also affected by the same vulnerability requiring user interaction.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources and ensure they are using the latest version of Illustrator. Adobe may release patches or updates to address this issue, so keeping software up to date is crucial.