Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 18.5.3/19.5 out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 18.5.3/19.5. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-49511. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 18.5.3/19.5. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

InDesign Desktop versions ID18.5.3, ID19.5 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-49511 since 10/15/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 211463 (Adobe InDesign < 18.5.4 / 19.x < 20.0.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB24-88)), 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 (211463). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 211463
Nessus Name: Adobe InDesign < 18.5.4 / 19.x < 20.0.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB24-88)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/15/2024 🔍
11/13/2024 +29 days 🔍
11/13/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/27/2025 +106 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb24-88
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-49511 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-49511
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-284280

Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2024 08:07
Updated: 02/27/2025 12:54
Changes: 11/13/2024 08:07 (64), 11/16/2024 03:39 (2), 11/16/2024 05:21 (1), 02/27/2025 12:54 (3)
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