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Adobe InDesign: Malicious File Execution Risk

CVE-2024-49507 · published 1 year ago
Summary

Adobe InDesign versions 18.5.2 and earlier are vulnerable to a security flaw that can allow an attacker to run malicious code on a user's computer if they open a specially crafted file. This means that users who open a malicious file in InDesign may inadvertently allow an attacker to take control of their computer. Update to the latest version of InDesign to fix this issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
adobe indesign < 18.5.3
>= 19.0, < 20.0
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
InDesign Desktop versions ID18.5.2, ID19.5 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. E...
InDesign Desktop versions ID18.5.2, ID19.5 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-122Heap-based Buffer Overflow
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published12 Nov 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-49507 · NVD
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