Heap-based Buffer Overflow in InCopy by Adobe
CVE-2025-54220

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-54220?

Adobe InCopy versions 20.4, 19.5.4, and earlier are susceptible to a heap-based buffer overflow, which can lead to arbitrary code execution under the current user's context. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires the user to open a specially crafted malicious file, posing risks to system integrity and user data. Ensuring software is updated to the latest version is critical for protection against this threat.

Affected Version(s)

InCopy 0 <= 19.5.4

References

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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CVE-2025-54220 : Heap-based Buffer Overflow in InCopy by Adobe