What is the severity of CVE-2022-30662?

CVE-2022-30662 is a critical vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30662?

To mitigate CVE-2022-30662, update Adobe InDesign to the latest version available, specifically versions above 17.2.1 and 16.4.1.

What versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2022-30662?

Adobe InDesign versions 17.2.1 and earlier, as well as 16.4.1 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2022-30662.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2022-30662?

CVE-2022-30662 can be exploited through user interaction by opening a specially crafted file, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Who is at risk from CVE-2022-30662?

Users of vulnerable versions of Adobe InDesign are at risk if they open malicious files that exploit CVE-2022-30662.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-30662

critical

9.3

CWE

787

16/6/2022

17/9/2024

CVE-2022-30662: Adobe InDesign Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jun 16 2022(Updated: )

Adobe InDesign versions 17.2.1 (and earlier) and 16.4.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe InDesign 2025	<=16.4.1
Adobe InDesign 2025	>=17.2.0<=17.2.1
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb22-30.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-30662?
CVE-2022-30662 is a critical vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30662?
To mitigate CVE-2022-30662, update Adobe InDesign to the latest version available, specifically versions above 17.2.1 and 16.4.1.
What versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2022-30662?
Adobe InDesign versions 17.2.1 and earlier, as well as 16.4.1 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2022-30662.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2022-30662?
CVE-2022-30662 can be exploited through user interaction by opening a specially crafted file, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Who is at risk from CVE-2022-30662?
Users of vulnerable versions of Adobe InDesign are at risk if they open malicious files that exploit CVE-2022-30662.

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