CVE-2009-4195

Name: CVE-2009-4195
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-04T11:30:00.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 70.68%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4195 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 70.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

70.68%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Adobe	Illustrator	13.0.0	Cs4
Adobe	Illustrator	14.0.0	Cs4

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4195?

How severe is CVE-2009-4195?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4195 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 70.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4195?

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Source: NVD / NIST