CVE-2025-61829
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Publication date: 2025-11-11

Last updated on: 2025-11-12

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
Illustrator on iPad versions 3.0.9 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.
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Published
2025-11-11
Last Modified
2025-11-12
Generated
2026-05-07
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2025-11-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
adobe illustrator_on_ipad to 3.0.10 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-122 A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Illustrator on iPad versions 3.0.9 and earlier. It occurs when a user opens a malicious file, which can cause the application to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your device with the same permissions as the current user, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or other malicious actions.


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening files from untrusted sources in Illustrator on iPad versions 3.0.9 and earlier. Update Illustrator on iPad to a version later than 3.0.9 once a patch is available from Adobe. Additionally, exercise caution with user interaction that involves opening files, as exploitation requires this step.


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