CVE-2024-39395: Adobe Indesign 2024 DOC File Parsing Null Pointer Dereference

Published Aug 14, 2024
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Updated

InDesign Desktop versions ID19.4, ID18.5.2 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could lead to an application denial-of-service (DoS). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, resulting in a DoS condition. 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-2024-39395?

CVE-2024-39395 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application denial-of-service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-39395?

To mitigate CVE-2024-39395, ensure that you update Adobe InDesign to version 19.5 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2024-39395?

CVE-2024-39395 affects Adobe InDesign versions ID19.4, ID18.5.2, and earlier versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-39395?

CVE-2024-39395 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.

5

Can CVE-2024-39395 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-39395 can potentially be exploited by an attacker to crash the application, resulting in a denial-of-service.

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