CVE-2026-27271
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Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Adobe Illustrator Allows Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-03-11

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
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.
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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-03-11
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-27271
EUVD
EUVD-2026-10949
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Vendor Product Version / Range
adobe illustrator From 29.0 (inc) to 29.8.5 (exc)
adobe illustrator From 30.0 (inc) to 30.2 (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().
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow found in Adobe Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1, and earlier. It occurs when a user opens a specially crafted malicious file, which can cause the program to overwrite memory in an unsafe way.

Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the current user.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution on your system, potentially allowing an attacker to take control of your computer with your user privileges.

Since exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), the risk depends on whether a user opens such a file.

The impact includes potential confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromises of your data and system.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening malicious files in affected versions of Adobe Illustrator (29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier). Since exploitation requires user interaction, do not open files from untrusted or unknown sources.

Additionally, update Adobe Illustrator to a version later than 30.1 once a patch is available to address this heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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