CVE-2026-34687: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Illustrator
Illustrator versions 29.8.6, 30.3 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-34687 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Adobe Illustrator versions 29.8.6, 30.3 and earlier. The flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a malicious file, requiring user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been provided in the available data, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since user interaction is required, the attack vector is limited to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Adobe vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented.
CVE-2026-34687: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Illustrator
Description
Illustrator versions 29.8.6, 30.3 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.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34687 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Adobe Illustrator versions 29.8.6, 30.3 and earlier. The flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a malicious file, requiring user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been provided in the available data, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since user interaction is required, the attack vector is limited to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Adobe vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-30T17:30:36.496Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a036fcccbff5d86100cc523
Added to database: 5/12/2026, 6:22:04 PM
Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 6:37:55 PM
Last updated: 5/13/2026, 4:57:21 AM
Views: 6
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