CVE-2022-38415: Adobe InDesign PCX File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2022
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Adobe InDesign>=16.0<=16.4.2
Adobe InDesign>=17.0<=17.3
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 16, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-38415?

CVE-2022-38415 is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Adobe InDesign versions 16.4.2 (and earlier) and 17.3 (and earlier).

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-38415?

CVE-2022-38415 has a severity level of 7.8 (High).

3

How does CVE-2022-38415 impact Adobe InDesign?

CVE-2022-38415 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user by exploiting a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Adobe InDesign.

4

What is the required user interaction for CVE-2022-38415?

Exploitation of CVE-2022-38415 requires user interaction, specifically the victim must open a malicious file or document.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-38415?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-38415 on Adobe's security advisory page: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb22-50.html

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