CVE-2025-43592: InDesign Desktop | Access of Uninitialized Pointer (CWE-824)

Published Jul 8, 2025
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Updated

InDesign Desktop versions 19.5.3 and earlier are affected by an Access of Uninitialized Pointer 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<19.5.3
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<19.5.4
Adobe InDesign>=20.0<20.4
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-43592?

CVE-2025-43592 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-43592?

To mitigate CVE-2025-43592, users should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe InDesign Desktop that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What causes the CVE-2025-43592 vulnerability?

CVE-2025-43592 is caused by an access of an uninitialized pointer, leading to potential arbitrary code execution.

4

Is user interaction required for CVE-2025-43592 to be exploited?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2025-43592 requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file.

5

Which versions of Adobe InDesign Desktop are affected by CVE-2025-43592?

Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 19.5.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2025-43592.

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