How severe is CVE-2008-3961?

CVE-2008-3961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3961?

CVE-2008-3961 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3961?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-3961 published?

CVE-2008-3961 was published on 2008-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3961

CVE-2008-3961 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Illustrator
Published: 2008-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Illustrator CS2 on Macintosh allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AI file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3961?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Adobe Illustrator CS2 on Macintosh allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AI file.
How severe is CVE-2008-3961?: CVE-2008-3961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3961?: CVE-2008-3961 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-3961 published?: CVE-2008-3961 was published on 2008-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:cs2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*

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