CVE-2025-49563
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Publication date: 2025-08-12
Last updated on: 2025-08-14
Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| adobe | illustrator | From 28.0 (inc) to 28.7.9 (exc) |
| adobe | illustrator | From 29.0 (inc) to 29.7 (exc) |
| apple | macos | * |
| microsoft | windows | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write in Adobe Illustrator versions 28.7.8, 29.6.1 and earlier. It can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if the user opens a specially crafted malicious file.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution on your system with the same privileges as the current user, potentially allowing attackers to compromise your system or data. Exploitation requires that you open a malicious file.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, update Adobe Illustrator to version 28.7.9, 29.6.2, or later where the issue is fixed. Additionally, avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources to prevent exploitation, as the vulnerability requires user interaction by opening a malicious file.