CVE-2026-76192: InDesign Desktop | NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

Published Sep 22, 2026
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Updated

InDesign Desktop is 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

1 affected component
Adobe InDesign Desktop

Event History

Sep 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is exposed to this vulnerability?

Users of Adobe InDesign Desktop are exposed when they open a malicious file. The issue is locally exploitable and does not require attacker privileges, but it does require user interaction.

2

What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can crash Adobe InDesign Desktop, causing an application-level denial of service. The provided information does not indicate confidentiality or integrity impact.

3

What can be done if patching is not immediately possible?

Avoid opening untrusted or unexpected files in Adobe InDesign Desktop. Because exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, restricting file handling to trusted sources reduces exposure.

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