NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator
CVE-2026-21288

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Illustrator Desktop 2026
Illustrator Desktop 2025
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2026

What is CVE-2026-21288?

Adobe Illustrator versions 29.8.3, 30.0, and earlier are exposed to a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that may lead to application denial-of-service. This issue arises when an attacker crafts a malicious file, which, upon being opened by a user, can cause Illustrator to crash, disrupting essential user services. It is crucial for users to exercise caution with document files from untrusted sources to prevent exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Illustrator Desktop 2025 0 <= 29.8.3

Illustrator Desktop 2026 0 <= 30.0

Illustrator Desktop 2025 29.8.4

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/aps...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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