Heap-based Buffer Overflow in InDesign Desktop by Adobe

CVE-2024-49508

Summary

A Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in the InDesign Desktop application, specifically affecting versions ID18.5.2, ID19.5 and earlier. This vulnerability can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the privileges of the current user. The exploitation of this vulnerability necessitates user interaction, as it requires the victim to open a specially crafted malicious file. Users are advised to refrain from opening files from untrusted sources to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability. For further details and remediation steps, refer to the official announcement from Adobe.

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