CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-39396: Adobe Indesign 2024 PCX File Parsing Out Of Bound Read

First published: Fri Aug 02 2024(Updated: )

InDesign Desktop versions ID18.5.2, ID19.3 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. 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<18.5.3
Adobe InDesign>=19.0<19.4
Any of
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-39396?

    CVE-2024-39396 has a high severity rating due to its potential for sensitive memory disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-39396?

    To fix CVE-2024-39396, update Adobe InDesign to version 18.5.3 or later, or version 19.4 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-39396?

    CVE-2024-39396 affects users of Adobe InDesign versions ID18.5.2, ID19.3 and earlier.

  • What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-39396?

    An attacker could leverage CVE-2024-39396 to bypass security mitigations like ASLR and access sensitive information.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-39396?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-39396; the recommended action is to update the software.

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