CVE-2025-24453: InDesign Desktop | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

Published Mar 11, 2025
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Updated

InDesign Desktop versions ID20.1, ID19.5.2 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Adobe InDesign Desktop>=ID19.5.2<ID20.1
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<19.5.3
Adobe InDesign>=20.0<20.2
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24453?

CVE-2025-24453 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-24453?

To fix CVE-2025-24453, users should update Adobe InDesign Desktop to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the affected versions of Adobe InDesign for CVE-2025-24453?

Affected versions of Adobe InDesign for CVE-2025-24453 include ID20.1 and ID19.5.2 and earlier.

4

What is the risk of exploiting CVE-2025-24453?

Exploiting CVE-2025-24453 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising user security.

5

Does CVE-2025-24453 require user interaction to exploit?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2025-24453 requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file.

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