CVE-2025-27177: InDesign Desktop | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
Published Mar 11, 2025
·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
6 affected components
Adobe InDesign Desktop>=ID19.5.2<
Adobe InDesign Desktop=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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-27177?
CVE-2025-27177 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-27177?
To fix CVE-2025-27177, update to the latest version of Adobe InDesign Desktop.
3
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-27177?
CVE-2025-27177 affects Adobe InDesign Desktop versions ID20.1, ID19.5.2, and earlier versions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-27177?
CVE-2025-27177 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2025-27177?
Exploiting CVE-2025-27177 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.