7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-21589: Adobe InDesign Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jan 13 2023(Updated: )

Adobe InDesign version 18.0 (and earlier), 17.4 (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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe InDesign>=17.0<=17.4
Adobe InDesign=18.0
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-21589?

    The severity of CVE-2023-21589 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-21589?

    Adobe InDesign version 18.0 (and earlier) and 17.4 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2023-21589.

  • How can CVE-2023-21589 be exploited?

    CVE-2023-21589 can be exploited by opening a malicious file, requiring user interaction.

  • Is Apple macOS vulnerable to CVE-2023-21589?

    No, Apple macOS is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-21589.

  • Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2023-21589?

    No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-21589.

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