CVE-2025-61824
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Publication date: 2025-11-11

Last updated on: 2025-11-12

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
InDesign Desktop versions 20.5, 19.5.5 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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.
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Published
2025-11-11
Last Modified
2025-11-12
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-11-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-61824
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
adobe indesign to 19.5.5 (inc)
adobe indesign From 20.0 (inc) to 20.5.1 (exc)
apple macos *
microsoft windows *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
CWE-122 A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.5, 19.5.5, and earlier. It can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. To exploit this vulnerability, a user must be tricked into opening a malicious file.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your system with your user privileges. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or disrupting system operations. However, exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources, especially in affected versions of InDesign Desktop (20.5, 19.5.5 and earlier). Apply any available patches or updates from Adobe once released. Additionally, consider restricting user permissions and using security software to detect malicious files.

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