How severe is CVE-2014-0513?

CVE-2014-0513 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-0513 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0513?

CVE-2014-0513 primarily affects Adobe Illustrator. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0513?

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-2014-0513 published?

CVE-2014-0513 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0513

CVE-2014-0513 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Adobe Illustrator
Published: 2014-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Illustrator CS6 before 16.0.5 and 16.2.x before 16.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0513?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Illustrator CS6 before 16.0.5 and 16.2.x before 16.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-0513?: CVE-2014-0513 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-0513 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0513?: CVE-2014-0513 primarily affects Adobe Illustrator. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0513?: 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-2014-0513 published?: CVE-2014-0513 was published on 2014-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb14-11.html

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:16.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:16.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:16.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:16.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:16.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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