CVE-2026-76192
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NULL Pointer Dereference in Adobe InDesign Desktop

Publication date: 2026-09-22

Last updated on: 2026-09-22

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
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.

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Published
2026-09-22
Last Modified
2026-09-22
Generated
2026-09-22
AI Q&A
2026-09-22
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-76192
EUVD
EUVD-2026-84750

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adobe indesign_desktop *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-476 The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a NULL Pointer Dereference issue in Adobe InDesign Desktop. It allows an attacker to crash the application by exploiting a flaw that causes a denial-of-service when a malicious file is opened. Exploitation requires user interaction.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires monitoring for application crashes when opening specific files. Check for crashes in InDesign Desktop after opening files from untrusted sources. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could cause Adobe InDesign to crash, leading to a denial-of-service. This means you would be unable to use the application until it is restarted, potentially disrupting your workflow.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability causes a denial-of-service by crashing the application when a malicious file is opened. It does not directly affect data confidentiality or integrity but may disrupt operations, potentially impacting compliance with availability requirements in standards like GDPR or HIPAA.

Mitigation Strategies

Avoid opening files from untrusted sources. Update InDesign Desktop to the latest version once a patch is released. Monitor Adobe security advisories for updates.

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