CVE-2026-27271: Illustrator | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
Published Mar 10, 2026
·Updated
Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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
4 affected components
Adobe Illustrator<30.1
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Illustrator>=29.0<29.8.5
Adobe Illustrator>=30.0<30.2
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Mar 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-27271?
CVE-2026-27271 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2026-27271?
To mitigate CVE-2026-27271, update to the latest version of Adobe Illustrator that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions of Illustrator are affected by CVE-2026-27271?
Adobe Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1, and earlier are affected by CVE-2026-27271.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-27271?
CVE-2026-27271 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2026-27271?
Exploitation of CVE-2026-27271 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.