Adobe has recently published a batch of security updates affecting many of its most widely used Creative Cloud applications. The patches, released earlier this week, address several critical vulnerabilities with most involving flaws that could allow attackers to run malicious code if a user opened a compromised file. While Adobe states that no active attacks have been detected, users are strongly advised to install the latest versions promptly.
The updates span desktop, mobile, and SDK components, marking one of Adobe’s larger coordinated patch releases of the year.
Most Critical at a Glance
Several products received fixes for vulnerabilities classified as critical, meaning they could potentially enable arbitrary code execution. In everyday terms, this means malicious files could cause an app to behave unexpectedly or run harmful instructions.
Here are the most notable products requiring immediate attention:
- Adobe InDesign
- Critical memory-related issues were resolved in multiple older versions. Updates are available for both the latest release and previous major versions.
- Adobe InCopy
- Similar high-risk flaws were addressed in recent and earlier InCopy versions on both Windows and macOS.
- Adobe Photoshop
- A single but serious vulnerability was patched in Photoshop 2025, prompting an update to newer builds for both major desktop platforms.
- Adobe Illustrator (Desktop)
- The 2024 and 2025 Windows releases received patches for memory corruption bugs that could be triggered by specially crafted files.
- Adobe Illustrator for iPad
- The iPad version of Illustrator also received a multi-fix update, closing several critical issues involving memory underflows and buffer handling.
These fixes share a common theme: preventing files containing malicious content from causing the application to mismanage memory, a classic technique attackers use to gain control of a system.
Other Important Security Fixes
Not all issues were rated critical, but several updates still address vulnerabilities that could weaken security if left unpatched.
- Adobe Pass Authentication SDK
- A fix was issued for an authorization flaw that could allow improper access under certain circumstances in the Android SDK.
- Adobe Substance 3D Stager
- Multiple critical vulnerabilities including out-of-bounds reads and use-after-free issues were patched in both Windows and macOS editions.
- Adobe Format Plugins
- A mix of critical code-execution bugs and several
“important
information-exposure issues were corrected in Adobe’s format-handling plugins, which are used by various Creative Cloud tools.
- A mix of critical code-execution bugs and several
Although these vulnerabilities do not currently appear to be exploited, resolving them closes potential openings that threat actors could target in the future.
Why These Updates Matter (in Plain Language)
Many of the vulnerabilities patched this month involve unsafe memory operations where the software loads, writes, or reads data incorrectly. When abused, these flaws can allow harmful files to:
- run code without permission
- reveal information stored in memory
- bypass built-in security checks
Because creative professionals routinely open files from external sources (clients, collaborators, shared drives, online downloads), applications like InDesign or Illustrator can become attractive targets.
Updating
Applying updates ensures these programs handle files safely, even if those files are intentionally crafted to cause problems.
Most users can install the latest versions directly through the Creative Cloud desktop app, which manages updates automatically. Updates may also be triggered manually from each app’s menu bar >> Help >> Updates menu.
Organizations using managed deployments can push updates through Adobe’s Admin Console or packaging tools.
Remember, keeping applications updated is one of the easiest ways to reduce risk and maintain a secure digital environment.
Visit Adobe’s official security bulletin page for all recent patches and additional update information
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