# MA-393.052014: MyCERT Advisory - Security hotfix for Adobe Illustrator (CS6)

**Date:** 15 May 2014  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-393.052014  
**Advisory ID:** MA-393.052014

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**1.0 Introduction**
Adobe has released security hotfix to address a security vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator for Windows and Mac. Exploitation of this vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to remote code execution on the affected system.
**2.0 Impact**
These updates address vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to compromise and take control of the affected system.
**3.0 Affected Products**
Listed below are the affected products:
- Adobe Illustrator for CS6 version 16.2.0 and earlier for Windows (subscription)
- Adobe Illustrator for CS6 version 16.2.1 and earlier for Macintosh (subscription)
- Adobe Illustrator for CS6 version 16.0.3 and earlier for Windows (non-subscription)
- Adobe Illustrator for CS6 version 16.0.4 and earlier for Macintosh (non-subscription)
**4.0 Recommendation**
Adobe recommends users to update their software by following the instructions provided below:
- [Install instructions for Illustrator CS6 hotfix](http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb14-11/_jcr_content/main-pars/download/file.res/Install Instructions for Illustrator CS6 Hotfix.pdf)
Generally, MyCERT advises the users of this software to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
For further enquiries, please contact MyCERT through the following channels:
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**5.0References**
- US-CERT: Adobe Releases Security Updates for Reader, Acrobat, Flash Player, and Illustrator, May 2014 [online].
<https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2014/05/13/Adobe-Releases-Security-Updates-Reader-and-Acrobat>
- Adobe Security Bulletin: Security hotfix available for Adobe Illustrator CS6, May 2014 [online].
<http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb14-11.html>
- AUSCERT, May 2014 [online]. <https://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=19653>