CVE-2025-27171: 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<19.5.2
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27171?

CVE-2025-27171 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27171?

To mitigate CVE-2025-27171, update Adobe InDesign Desktop to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-27171?

CVE-2025-27171 affects users of Adobe InDesign Desktop versions ID20.1, ID19.5.2 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-27171?

CVE-2025-27171 is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

What conditions are necessary for the exploitation of CVE-2025-27171?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-27171 requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file.

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