What is the severity of CVE-2024-49529?

CVE-2024-49529 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive memory.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49529?

To fix CVE-2024-49529, update Adobe InDesign to the latest version, specifically beyond 20.0 or 19.5.1.

What versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2024-49529?

CVE-2024-49529 affects Adobe InDesign versions 19.0, 20.0, and earlier.

Can CVE-2024-49529 be exploited remotely?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-49529 requires user interaction, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without user action.

What impact can CVE-2024-49529 have on my system?

CVE-2024-49529 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive memory, potentially allowing attackers to bypass security mitigations like ASLR.

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CVE-2024-49529

medium

5.5

CWE

125

EPSS

0.042%

21/11/2024

3/12/2024

CVE-2024-49529: InDesign Desktop | Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

First published: Thu Nov 21 2024(Updated: )

InDesign Desktop versions 19.0, 20.0 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 Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Any of
Adobe InDesign 2025	<19.5.1
Adobe InDesign 2025	=20.0
Any of
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb24-91.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49529?
CVE-2024-49529 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose sensitive memory.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49529?
To fix CVE-2024-49529, update Adobe InDesign to the latest version, specifically beyond 20.0 or 19.5.1.
What versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2024-49529?
CVE-2024-49529 affects Adobe InDesign versions 19.0, 20.0, and earlier.
Can CVE-2024-49529 be exploited remotely?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-49529 requires user interaction, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without user action.
What impact can CVE-2024-49529 have on my system?
CVE-2024-49529 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive memory, potentially allowing attackers to bypass security mitigations like ASLR.

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