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

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Illustrator
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 0 <= 30.0

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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