What is the severity of CVE-2024-39391?

CVE-2024-39391 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39391?

To fix CVE-2024-39391, update Adobe InDesign to version 19.5 or later, or to 18.5.3 if you are using an earlier version.

What versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2024-39391?

CVE-2024-39391 affects InDesign Desktop versions ID19.4, ID18.5.2 and earlier.

Does CVE-2024-39391 require user interaction to exploit?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-39391 requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file.

Can CVE-2024-39391 affect any operating systems?

CVE-2024-39391 is specific to vulnerable versions of Adobe InDesign and does not directly affect operating systems like macOS or Windows.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-39391

high

7.8

CWE

787

14/8/2024

19/8/2024

CVE-2024-39391: Adobe Indesign XLS File Parsing Out Of Bound Write Remote Code execution vulnerability

First published: Wed Aug 14 2024(Updated: 8 months ago)

InDesign Desktop versions ID19.4, ID18.5.2 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Any of
Adobe InDesign 2025	<18.5.3
Adobe InDesign 2025	>=19.0<19.5
Any of
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb24-56.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39391?
CVE-2024-39391 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39391?
To fix CVE-2024-39391, update Adobe InDesign to version 19.5 or later, or to 18.5.3 if you are using an earlier version.
What versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2024-39391?
CVE-2024-39391 affects InDesign Desktop versions ID19.4, ID18.5.2 and earlier.
Does CVE-2024-39391 require user interaction to exploit?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-39391 requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file.
Can CVE-2024-39391 affect any operating systems?
CVE-2024-39391 is specific to vulnerable versions of Adobe InDesign and does not directly affect operating systems like macOS or Windows.

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