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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 19.5.2/20.1 and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-24452. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 19.5.2/20.1. Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on 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 available at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-24452 since 01/21/2025. 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. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not 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). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / 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: 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

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04/29/2025 +49 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb25-19
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-24452 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-24452
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-299394

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2025 19:15
Updated: 04/29/2025 06:06
Changes: 03/11/2025 19:15 (64), 03/12/2025 02:08 (2), 04/29/2025 06:06 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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