Adobe InDesign up to 15.1.2 indd File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Adobe InDesign up to 15.1.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component indd File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2020-24421. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe InDesign up to 15.1.2 (Image Processing Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component indd File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 10/23/2020. The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-24421. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 209503 (Adobe InDesign 15.0.0 < 16.0.0 Denial-of-service (APSB20-66) (macOS)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (209503). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 209503
Nessus Name: Adobe InDesign 15.0.0 < 16.0.0 Denial-of-service (APSB20-66) (macOS)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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10/23/2020 +65 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: helpx.adobe.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-24421 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-24421
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-163420

Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2020 07:57
Updated: 05/04/2025 20:54
Changes: 10/23/2020 07:57 (37), 11/25/2020 20:42 (2), 11/25/2020 20:49 (8), 10/22/2024 00:39 (16), 05/04/2025 20:54 (5)
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