Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 19.5.2/20.2 out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 19.5.2/20.2. This affects an unknown part. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-30318. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 19.5.2/20.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. 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 ID19.5.2, ID20.2 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-2025-30318 since 03/20/2025. 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 235874 (Adobe InDesign < 19.5.3 / 20.0 < 20.3.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB25-37) (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 (235874). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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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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: 235874
Nessus Name: Adobe InDesign < 19.5.3 / 20.0 < 20.3.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB25-37) (macOS)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb25-37
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-30318 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-30318
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-308728

Entryinfo

Created: 05/13/2025 19:54
Updated: 05/14/2025 17:08
Changes: 05/13/2025 19:54 (64), 05/14/2025 06:42 (2), 05/14/2025 17:08 (1)
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