CVE-2024-45137: InDesign Desktop | Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434)

Published Oct 9, 2024
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Updated

InDesign Desktop versions 19.4, 18.5.3 and earlier are affected by an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file which, when executed, could run arbitrary code in the context of the server. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<18.5.4
Adobe InDesign>=19.0<19.5
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45137?

CVE-2024-45137 is classified with a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-45137?

To fix CVE-2024-45137, update Adobe InDesign to at least version 18.5.4 or the latest version of 19.x.

3

Which versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2024-45137?

Adobe InDesign versions 19.4 and 18.5.3 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2024-45137.

4

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-45137?

Exploiting CVE-2024-45137 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

5

Is CVE-2024-45137 specific to certain operating systems?

CVE-2024-45137 affects Adobe InDesign on both macOS and Windows platforms.

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