CVE-2023-21590: 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
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 vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-21590.
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What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-21590?
CVE-2023-21590 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
3
Which versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2023-21590?
Adobe InDesign versions 18.0 (and earlier), 17.4 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2023-21590.
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What is the potential impact of CVE-2023-21590?
CVE-2023-21590 can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
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How can CVE-2023-21590 be exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-21590 requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.