CVE-2025-21125: InDesign Desktop | NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

Published Feb 11, 2025
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Updated

InDesign Desktop versions ID20.0, ID19.5.1 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.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Adobe InDesign Desktop=20.0, =19.5.1, <19.5.1
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<19.5.2
Adobe InDesign=20.0
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Feb 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-21125?

CVE-2025-21125 has a moderate severity level as it may lead to application crashes resulting in denial-of-service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-21125?

To fix CVE-2025-21125, update Adobe InDesign Desktop to version 20.1 or later.

3

What versions of InDesign are affected by CVE-2025-21125?

CVE-2025-21125 affects Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.0 and 19.5.1 as well as all earlier versions.

4

Can CVE-2025-21125 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-21125 can be exploited remotely if a malicious file is opened in the affected Adobe InDesign versions.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-21125?

The potential consequences of CVE-2025-21125 include application crashes and denial-of-service conditions.

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