Product:
Illustrator
Summary
Illustrator versions 29.8.6, 30.3 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-2026-34661 |
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 lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user.
Affected Products
- Illustrator 29.8.6: Affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
- Illustrator 30.3: Affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of Illustrator to mitigate this vulnerability. Ensuring that files are opened from trusted sources can also help reduce the risk of exploitation.