CVE-2026-21332
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Out-of-Bounds Read in Adobe InDesign Causes Memory Exposure

Publication date: 2026-02-10

Last updated on: 2026-02-11

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
InDesign Desktop versions 21.1, 20.5.1 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to memory exposure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information stored in memory. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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Published
2026-02-10
Last Modified
2026-02-11
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-21332
EUVD
EUVD-2026-6764
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
adobe indesign to 20.5.2 (exc)
adobe indesign From 21.0 (inc) to 21.2 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21.1, 20.5.1, and earlier. It is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability, which means the software reads memory outside the intended boundaries. This can lead to exposure of sensitive information stored in memory. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs the victim to open a malicious file.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information stored in memory. This means that an attacker could potentially access confidential data without authorization if the victim opens a malicious file. However, the attacker requires user interaction to exploit this vulnerability.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening malicious files in affected versions of Adobe InDesign Desktop (versions 21.1, 20.5.1 and earlier). Since exploitation requires user interaction, exercising caution with files from untrusted sources is important.

Additionally, consider updating Adobe InDesign Desktop to a version later than 21.1 or 20.5.1 once a patch or update addressing this vulnerability is released.

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