CVE-2025-21126: InDesign Desktop | Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

Published Feb 11, 2025
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Updated

InDesign Desktop versions ID20.0, ID19.5.1 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in an application denial-of-service condition. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Adobe InDesign Desktop>=19.5.1<20.0
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-2025-21126?

CVE-2025-21126 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-21126?

To fix CVE-2025-21126, ensure you upgrade Adobe InDesign Desktop to the latest version beyond 20.0.

3

Which versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2025-21126?

Adobe InDesign Desktop versions ID20.0, ID19.5.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2025-21126.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-21126?

The impact of CVE-2025-21126 is an application denial-of-service condition that can be exploited to crash the application.

5

Can CVE-2025-21126 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-21126 could potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker to cause an application crash.

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