CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-53952: InDesign Desktop | NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

First published: Tue Dec 10 2024(Updated: )

InDesign Desktop versions ID19.5, ID18.5.4 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could result in an application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, leading to a denial of service condition. 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<=18.5.4
Adobe InDesign>=19.0<=19.5
Any of
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-53952?

    CVE-2024-53952 has a severity rating associated with a denial-of-service vulnerability in Adobe InDesign.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-53952?

    To fix CVE-2024-53952, users should update to the latest version of Adobe InDesign that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of InDesign are affected by CVE-2024-53952?

    CVE-2024-53952 affects Adobe InDesign versions ID19.5, ID18.5.4, and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53952?

    CVE-2024-53952 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.

  • Can CVE-2024-53952 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-53952 can potentially be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203