CVE-2025-43589: InDesign Desktop | Use After Free (CWE-416)
Published Jun 10, 2025
·Updated
InDesign Desktop versions ID20.2, ID19.5.3 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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
4 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<19.5.4
Adobe InDesign>=20.0<20.3
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jun 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-43589?
CVE-2025-43589 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-43589?
To mitigate CVE-2025-43589, update Adobe InDesign to the latest version available.
3
Can I exploit CVE-2025-43589 without user interaction?
No, exploitation of CVE-2025-43589 requires user interaction to open a malicious file.
4
Which versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2025-43589?
Adobe InDesign versions ID20.2, ID19.5.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2025-43589.
5
What could happen if CVE-2025-43589 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-43589 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.