CVE-2021-21104: Adobe Illustrator memory corruption vulnerability could lead to remote code execution

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.3 v2.0)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 6.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2021-09-08 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-788

Description

Adobe Illustrator version 25.2 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to remote 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 products

Adobe Illustrator: through 25.2

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-24.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-24.html

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