CVE-2025-61824
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Publication date: 2025-11-11
Last updated on: 2025-11-12
Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Description
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Meta Information
Affected Vendors & Products
| 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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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 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(). |
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.