CVE-2021-45059: Adobe InDesign JPEG2000 Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Thu Jan 13 2022(Updated: )
Adobe InDesign version 16.4 (and earlier) is affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of a JPEG2000 file that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe InDesign | <=16.4 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe InDesign vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe InDesign vulnerability is CVE-2021-45059.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-45059?
The severity level of CVE-2021-45059 is medium (3.3).
What is the affected software for CVE-2021-45059?
The affected software for CVE-2021-45059 is Adobe InDesign version 16.4 (and earlier).
What is the impact of CVE-2021-45059?
CVE-2021-45059 could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory and bypassing of mitigations such as ASLR.
Are there any available patches or fixes for CVE-2021-45059?
Yes, Adobe has released a security update to address the vulnerability. Please refer to the Adobe security bulletin APSB22-05 for more information.
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