CVE-2026-27271
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
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Affected Vendors & Products
| 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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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.