CVE-2025-49529: Illustrator | Access of Uninitialized Pointer (CWE-824)
Published Jul 8, 2025
·Updated
Illustrator versions 28.7.6, 29.5.1 and earlier are affected by an Access of Uninitialized Pointer 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.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Adobe Illustrator<29.5.1
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Illustrator>=28.0<28.7.8
Adobe Illustrator>=29.0<29.6
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jul 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-49529?
CVE-2025-49529 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-49529?
To fix CVE-2025-49529, update Adobe Illustrator to version 29.5.2 or later.
3
What versions of Adobe Illustrator are affected by CVE-2025-49529?
Adobe Illustrator versions 28.7.6, 29.5.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2025-49529.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-49529?
CVE-2025-49529 is an Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability.
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What must a user do to exploit CVE-2025-49529?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-49529 requires the victim to open a malicious file in Adobe Illustrator.