CVE-2021-39820
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CVE-2021-39820 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe InDesign versions 16.3 (and earlier), and 16.3.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious TIFF file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 3.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe InDesign versions 16.3 (and earlier), and 16.3.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious TIFF file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Indesign | <= 16.3.2 |
| Adobe | Indesign | <= 16.3 |
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb21-73.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb21-73.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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