Product:
Illustrator
Summary
Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 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-2026-27271 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious file that, when opened by the victim in 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 29.8.4: Affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability leading to potential arbitrary code execution.
- Illustrator 30.1: Similar vulnerability as above, requiring user interaction to exploit.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of Illustrator to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, exercising caution when opening files from untrusted sources can help prevent exploitation.