CVE-2026-27272: Illustrator | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
Published Mar 10, 2026
·Updated
Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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-2026-27272?
CVE-2026-27272 is a critical severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-27272?
To resolve CVE-2026-27272, users should upgrade Adobe Illustrator to version 30.2 or later.
3
Which versions of Illustrator are affected by CVE-2026-27272?
Adobe Illustrator versions 29.8.4 and 30.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2026-27272.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-27272?
CVE-2026-27272 is categorized as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
5
What are the risks of CVE-2026-27272 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2026-27272 can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.