CVE-2026-34662: Illustrator | NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

Published May 12, 2026
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Updated

Illustrator versions 29.8.6, 30.3 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could result in an application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, leading to a denial-of-service condition. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Adobe Illustrator=29.8.6, <=30.3
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Illustrator>=29.0<29.8.7
Adobe Illustrator>=30.0<30.4
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Illustrator to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 29.8.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Illustrator to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 30.3

Event History

May 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-34662?

CVE-2026-34662 has been classified with a severity that indicates a potential for denial-of-service attacks due to a NULL Pointer Dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-34662?

To mitigate CVE-2026-34662, update Adobe Illustrator to the latest version beyond 30.3.

3

What versions of Adobe Illustrator are impacted by CVE-2026-34662?

CVE-2026-34662 affects Adobe Illustrator versions 29.8.6, 30.3, and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2026-34662 allow remote code execution?

No, CVE-2026-34662 specifically leads to denial-of-service but does not provide remote code execution capabilities.

5

How can this vulnerability impact my work with Adobe Illustrator?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-34662 can cause Adobe Illustrator to crash, interrupting your workflow and potentially resulting in lost work.

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