Product:
Illustrator
Summary
Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 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-2026-21362 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious file that, when opened by the victim in 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 29.8.4: Affected by the out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
- Illustrator 30.1: Also affected by the same vulnerability.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of Illustrator to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources and ensure that their security settings are configured to minimize risks.