CVE-2025-61829: Adobe Illustrator on iPad · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Adobe Illustrator on iPadSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Illustrator on iPad | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until Adobe releases an official patch, organizations should implement several specific mitigations: 1) Enforce strict file handling policies by restricting the opening of Illustrator files from untrusted or unknown sources on iPads. 2) Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious files, emphasizing the need for caution with files received via email or messaging apps. 3) Utilize mobile device management (MDM) solutions to control application permissions and restrict installation or use of vulnerable versions of Illustrator on iPad. 4) Monitor network traffic and endpoint behavior for signs of exploitation attempts or anomalous activity related to Illustrator usage. 5) Consider isolating iPads used for sensitive design work from broader enterprise networks to limit potential lateral movement. 6) Prepare for rapid deployment of patches once Adobe releases updates by maintaining an up-to-date asset inventory and patch management process. 7) Employ application-level sandboxing and data loss prevention (DLP) controls where possible to reduce the impact of a successful exploit. These measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on user behavior, device management, and network segmentation tailored to the specific threat vector.
Description
Illustrator on iPad versions 3.0.9 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.