CVE-2021-42731

Adobe InDesign versions 16.4 (and earlier) are affected by a Buffer Overflow vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve 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.

• CWE-120

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb21-107.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb21-107.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Published

Nov 16, 2021

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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