VDB-408675 · CVE-2026-84396 · GCVE-0-2026-84396

Adobe InDesign Desktop null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Adobe InDesign Desktop. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-84396. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Adobe InDesign Desktop (affected version unknown). This affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

InDesign Desktop is affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could result in an application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, leading to a denial-of-service condition. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

It is possible to read the advisory at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-84396 since 09/01/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Image Processing Software

Vendor

Adobe

Name

InDesign Desktop

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 2.8
VulDB Temp Score: 2.7
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/01/2026 CVE reserved
09/22/2026 +21 days Advisory disclosed
09/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: helpx.adobe.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-84396 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-84396
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-408675

Entryinfo

Created: 09/22/2026 21:31
Changes: 09/22/2026 21:31 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103