Remote code execution in Adobe Illustrator

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU109144

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-30330

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. 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.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Illustrator: 28.0 - 29.3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_illustrator:28.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_illustrator:28.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_illustrator:28.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_illustrator:28.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_illustrator:28.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_illustrator:28.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_illustrator:28.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_illustrator:28.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_illustrator:28.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_illustrator:28.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb25-43.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.