Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 19.5.2/20.1 out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 19.5.2/20.1. Impacted is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-27178. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 19.5.2/20.1. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

InDesign Desktop versions ID20.1, ID19.5.2 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.

The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-27178 since 02/19/2025. 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 232595 (Adobe InDesign < 19.5.3 / 20.0 < 20.2.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB25-19) (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 (232595). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Image Processing Software

Vendor

Adobe

Name

InDesign Desktop

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.adobe.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 232595
Nessus Name: Adobe InDesign < 19.5.3 / 20.0 < 20.2.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB25-19) (macOS)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/19/2025 🔍
03/11/2025 +20 days 🔍
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03/12/2025 +1 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb25-19
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-27178 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-27178
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299392

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2025 19:14
Updated: 03/12/2025 02:15
Changes: 03/11/2025 19:14 (64), 03/12/2025 02:15 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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