CVE-2025-54220: InCopy | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

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

Event History

Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-54220?

CVE-2025-54220 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-54220?

To mitigate CVE-2025-54220, users should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe InCopy that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Adobe InCopy are affected by CVE-2025-54220?

CVE-2025-54220 affects Adobe InCopy versions 20.4 and all versions up to 19.5.4.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2025-54220?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-54220 can lead to arbitrary code execution if a victim opens a malicious file.

5

What is required for the exploitation of CVE-2025-54220?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-54220 requires user interaction, specifically that the victim opens a malicious file.

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