CVE-2023-21589: Adobe InDesign Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Adobe InDesign>=17.0<=17.4
Adobe InDesign=18.0
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jan 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-21589?
The severity of CVE-2023-21589 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
2
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.
3
How can CVE-2023-21589 be exploited?
CVE-2023-21589 can be exploited by opening a malicious file, requiring user interaction.
4
Is Apple macOS vulnerable to CVE-2023-21589?
No, Apple macOS is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-21589.
5
Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2023-21589?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-21589.