Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Illustrator - CVE-2025-21163
Published: February 11, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU103842
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21163
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when handling files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Adobe Illustrator
How to mitigate CVE-2025-21163
Install updates from vendor's website.
Adobe Illustrator - addressed in versions 28.7.4, 29.2.1