CVE-2022-38415: 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 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).
What is the severity of CVE-2022-38415?
CVE-2022-38415 has a severity level of 7.8 (High).
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.
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.
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
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- 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