CVE-2022-38413: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Sep 16 2022(Updated: )
Adobe InDesign versions 16.4.2 (and earlier) and 17.3 (and earlier) are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 | >=16.0<=16.4.2 | |
| Adobe InDesign | >=17.0<=17.3 | |
| 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-2022-38413.
Which versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by this vulnerability?
Adobe InDesign versions 16.4.2 (and earlier) and 17.3 (and earlier) are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-38413?
CVE-2022-38413 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
What is the potential impact of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Is user interaction required to exploit this vulnerability?
Yes, exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/adobe
- canonical/adobe indesign
- version/adobe indesign/16.0
- version/adobe indesign/16.4.2
- version/adobe indesign/17.0
- version/adobe indesign/17.3
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple macos
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows