CVE-2024-39394: Adobe Indesign 2024 PDF File Parsing Out Of Bound Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2024
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<18.5.3
Adobe InDesign>=19.0<19.5
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39394?

CVE-2024-39394 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-39394?

To resolve CVE-2024-39394, users should update Adobe InDesign to the latest version beyond 19.5 or 18.5.3.

3

What versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2024-39394?

CVE-2024-39394 affects Adobe InDesign versions ID19.4, ID18.5.2, and earlier releases.

4

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-39394?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-39394 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine.

5

Does CVE-2024-39394 require user interaction for exploitation?

Yes, CVE-2024-39394 requires user interaction since a victim must open a malicious file.

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