CVE-2009-4195
CriticalPublic exploitBuffer overflow in Adobe Illustrator CS4 14.0.0, CS3 13.0.3 and earlier, and CS3 13.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DSC comment in an Encapsulated PostScript (.eps) file.
Published Dec 4, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-4195 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Illustrator (Adobe).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
71%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in Adobe Illustrator CS4 14.0.0, CS3 13.0.3 and earlier, and CS3 13.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DSC comment in an Encapsulated PostScript (.eps) file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IllustratorAdobe | 13.0.0-cs4, 14.0.0-cs4 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 4, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory37563
- advisoryADV-2009-3396
- exploithttp://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_adobe_illuso.html
- exploitMSF adobe_illustrator_v14_eps.rb
- exploitExploitDB-10281
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in Adobe Illustrator CS4 14.0.0, CS3 13.0.3 and earlier, and CS3 13.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long DSC comment in an Encapsulated PostScript (.eps) file.
Affected: Illustrator (Adobe) versions 13.0.0-cs4, 14.0.0-cs4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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