CVE-2025-54224: InDesign Desktop | Use After Free (CWE-416)

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4 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

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-2025-54224?

The CVE-2025-54224 vulnerability is classified as a critical issue due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How does CVE-2025-54224 affect Adobe InDesign Desktop?

CVE-2025-54224 affects Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.4 and 19.5.4 and earlier by allowing a Use After Free condition.

3

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-54224?

To mitigate CVE-2025-54224 risks, avoid opening untrusted files in Adobe InDesign Desktop.

4

What are the prerequisites for exploiting CVE-2025-54224?

Exploitation of CVE-2025-54224 requires the victim to open a specially crafted malicious file.

5

What versions of Adobe InDesign Desktop are vulnerable to CVE-2025-54224?

Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2025-54224.

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