CVE-2022-34248: Adobe InDesign Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jul 15, 2022
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Updated

Adobe InDesign versions 17.2.1 (and earlier) and 16.4.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Adobe InDesign<=16.4.1
Adobe InDesign>=17.2.0<=17.2.1
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Adobe InDesign vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-34248.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-34248?

The severity rating of CVE-2022-34248 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

Which versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2022-34248?

Adobe InDesign versions 17.2.1 and earlier, as well as 16.4.1 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2022-34248.

4

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user.

5

Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?

No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by this vulnerability.

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