Organizations using Adobe Illustrator implement a comprehensive patch management strategy, consider disabling automatic updates to control deployment scheduling, and maintain user awareness about the risks of opening files from untrusted sources. The security bulletin details a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that affects multiple versions of the software on both Windows and macOS platforms. Security researchers categorize this as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) that could potentially lead to complete system compromise if successfully exploited. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis. Users concerned about potential exploitation should update their software immediately and exercise caution when opening Illustrator files from unknown or untrusted sources. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system. This represents a common attack vector where malicious actors distribute specially crafted Illustrator files through email attachments, compromised websites, or other means. Kaaviya is a Security Editor and fellow reporter with Cyber Security News. The technical vector for the vulnerability is described as CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Wed, 14 May 2025 15:35:01 +0000