CVE-2026-27238

InDesign Desktop | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

State
Published
Severity
7.8 High
Published
Apr 14, 2026
Updated
Sep 16, 2026
Reserved
Feb 18, 2026

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Description

InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2 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.

Scores

CVSSScoreVectorSource
3.17.8 HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:Hadobe

Weaknesses

  • CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

Affected Products

ProductVersions
InDesign DesktopAdobe
  • 21.2 and earlierAffected
  • 21.3Not affected
  • 20.5.2 and earlierAffected
  • 20.5.3Not affected

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