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-2026-27272 |
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, leading to potential arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user.
Affected Products
- Illustrator versions 29.8.4 and earlier: Vulnerable to out-of-bounds write leading to arbitrary code execution.
- Illustrator version 30.1: Also affected by the same vulnerability.
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 help reduce the risk of exploitation.