CVE-2025-54209: InDesign Desktop | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
Published Aug 12, 2025
·Updated
InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4 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
5 affected components
Adobe InDesign Desktop>=19.5.4<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·08:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-54209?
CVE-2025-54209 is classified as a high-severity heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-54209?
To fix CVE-2025-54209, update Adobe InDesign Desktop to version 19.5.5 or later.
3
What versions of Adobe InDesign Desktop are affected by CVE-2025-54209?
Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4 and earlier are affected by CVE-2025-54209.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-54209?
CVE-2025-54209 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
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What could be the consequence of exploiting CVE-2025-54209?
Exploiting CVE-2025-54209 could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.