CVE-2025-54207: InDesign Desktop | Access of Uninitialized Pointer (CWE-824)

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4 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<20.4
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<19.5.5
Adobe InDesign>=20.0<20.5
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54207?

CVE-2025-54207 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54207?

To fix CVE-2025-54207, update Adobe InDesign Desktop to version 20.5 or later.

3

What versions of InDesign Desktop are affected by CVE-2025-54207?

CVE-2025-54207 affects InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4, and earlier.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-54207?

The impact of CVE-2025-54207 is that it could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

5

Does exploiting CVE-2025-54207 require user interaction?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2025-54207 requires user interaction, specifically the victim must open a malicious file.

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