CVE-2024-20783: Adobe Indesign 2024 RLE File Parsing Heap Memory Corruption
Published Jul 9, 2024
·Updated
InDesign Desktop versions ID19.3, ID18.5.2 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
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<18.5.3
Adobe InDesign>=19.0<19.4
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jul 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 10, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:59 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:02 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20783?
CVE-2024-20783 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20783?
To resolve CVE-2024-20783, update Adobe InDesign to version 19.4 or later.
3
What versions of InDesign are affected by CVE-2024-20783?
CVE-2024-20783 affects Adobe InDesign versions ID19.3, ID18.5.2 and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20783?
CVE-2024-20783 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Is user interaction required for CVE-2024-20783 exploitation?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-20783 requires the victim to open a malicious file.