Heap-based Buffer Overflow in InDesign Desktop by Adobe
CVE-2025-54211

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Indesign Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-54211?

The Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4, and earlier allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected user. Successful exploitation requires the user to open a specially crafted malicious file, which can lead to unauthorized actions and potential system compromise.

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Affected Version(s)

InDesign Desktop 0 <= 19.5.4

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb25...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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