CVE-2026-48336

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Out-of-Bounds Write in Adobe Illustrator

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-16

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description

Illustrator is 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.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-07-14

Last Modified

2026-07-16

Generated

2026-08-04

AI Q&A

2026-07-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-02

NVD

CVE-2026-48336

EUVD

EUVD-2026-44564

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
adobe	illustrator	From 30.0 (inc) to 30.6 (exc)
adobe	illustrator	From 29.0 (inc) to 29.8.9 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-787	The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator that could allow arbitrary code execution. It requires user interaction, meaning a victim must open a malicious file to trigger the issue.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires monitoring for suspicious file activity or crashes in Adobe Illustrator. Check for crashes when opening files or unusual behavior in the application. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run malicious code on your system with the same permissions as your user account. This could lead to data theft, system damage, or further compromise of your device.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations could face penalties or legal consequences if such incidents occur due to unpatched systems.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update Adobe Illustrator to the latest version. Avoid opening files from untrusted sources. Disable Illustrator if possible until patched. Monitor Adobe's security advisories for updates.

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