CVE-2026-34704: InDesign Desktop | NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

Published Jun 9, 2026
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Updated

InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could result in an application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, leading to a denial-of-service condition. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Adobe InDesign Desktop=21.3, <=20.5.3
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe InDesign<20.5.4
Adobe InDesign>=21.0<21.4
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade InDesign Desktop to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade InDesign Desktop to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 20.5.3

Event History

Jun 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-34704?

CVE-2026-34704 has a medium severity rating of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-34704?

To fix CVE-2026-34704, update Adobe InDesign Desktop to version 21.4 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-34704?

CVE-2026-34704 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could lead to denial-of-service.

4

Which versions of Adobe InDesign Desktop are affected by CVE-2026-34704?

Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2026-34704.

5

What impact can CVE-2026-34704 have on my system?

CVE-2026-34704 can lead to application crashes, resulting in a denial-of-service condition.

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