CVE-2026-21358: InDesign Desktop | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

Published Feb 10, 2026
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Updated

InDesign Desktop versions 21.1, 20.5.1 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, causing disruption to services. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Adobe InDesign Desktop<21.1
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<20.5.2
Adobe InDesign>=21.0<21.2
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Feb 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-21358?

CVE-2026-21358 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application denial-of-service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-21358?

To fix CVE-2026-21358, update Adobe InDesign Desktop to version 21.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

3

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2026-21358?

CVE-2026-21358 impacts Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21.1, 20.5.1, and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2026-21358 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an attacker could exploit CVE-2026-21358 remotely to crash the InDesign Desktop application.

5

What is a heap-based buffer overflow in the context of CVE-2026-21358?

A heap-based buffer overflow in CVE-2026-21358 refers to a vulnerability where an attacker could manipulate memory allocation, leading to potential crashes or denial-of-service.

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