Adobe InDesign CS3 10.0 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Adobe InDesign CS3 10.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-2321. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Adobe InDesign CS3 10.0 (Image Processing Software) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Adobe InDesign CS3 10.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .indd file.

The weakness was released 06/18/2010 by LiquidWorm (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-2321. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/30/2025).

A public exploit has been developed by LiquidWorm in Perl and been published even before and not after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 7 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (59132), Exploit-DB (13817), SecurityFocus (BID 40565†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-26210†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Image Processing Software

Vendor

Adobe

Name

InDesign CS3

Version

10.0

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: LiquidWorm
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OpenVAS ID: 902085
OpenVAS Name: Adobe InDesign INDD File Handling Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: LiquidWorm
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2010-2321 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-2321
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-53716
X-Force: 59132
SecurityFocus: 40565 - Adobe InDesign 'INDD' File Handling Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 40050
Vulnerability Center: 26210 - Adobe InDesign Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted .indd File, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/30/2025 07:21
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (54), 02/28/2017 11:18 (17), 09/18/2021 10:34 (3), 12/30/2025 07:21 (14)
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