7.8
CWE
122 119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-20783: Adobe Indesign 2024 RLE File Parsing Heap Memory Corruption

First published: Tue Jul 09 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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
Adobe InDesign 2025<18.5.3
Adobe InDesign 2025>=19.0<19.4
Any of
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-20783?

    To resolve CVE-2024-20783, update Adobe InDesign to version 19.4 or later.

  • What versions of InDesign are affected by CVE-2024-20783?

    CVE-2024-20783 affects Adobe InDesign versions ID19.3, ID18.5.2 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20783?

    CVE-2024-20783 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Is user interaction required for CVE-2024-20783 exploitation?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-20783 requires the victim to open a malicious file.

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