CWE
476
EPSS
0.019%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2025-27176: InDesign Desktop | NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

First published: Tue Mar 11 2025(Updated: )

InDesign Desktop versions ID20.1, ID19.5.2 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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe InDesign>=19.5.2<20.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2025-27176?

    CVE-2025-27176 has a moderate severity level as it can lead to application denial-of-service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2025-27176?

    To fix CVE-2025-27176, users should update their Adobe InDesign Desktop to version 20.2 or later.

  • Which versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2025-27176?

    CVE-2025-27176 affects Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 19.5.2 and earlier, including version 20.1.

  • What could exploit CVE-2025-27176 lead to?

    Exploiting CVE-2025-27176 could lead to a denial-of-service condition, causing the application to crash.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-27176?

    Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2025-27176; updating the software is the recommended action.

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