CVE-2025-27166: InDesign Desktop | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
Published Mar 11, 2025
·Updated
InDesign Desktop versions ID20.1, ID19.5.2 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-27166?
CVE-2025-27166 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-27166?
To mitigate CVE-2025-27166, users should update Adobe InDesign Desktop to the latest version beyond ID20.1 and ID19.5.2.
3
What versions of InDesign Desktop are affected by CVE-2025-27166?
CVE-2025-27166 affects InDesign Desktop versions ID20.1, ID19.5.2, and earlier.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-27166?
CVE-2025-27166 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
5
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2025-27166?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2025-27166 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.