CVE-2026-27285: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could lead to application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application or disrupt its functionality. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-27285 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) in Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2, and earlier. The flaw allows an attacker to cause an application denial-of-service by crashing or disrupting InDesign's functionality. Exploitation requires that the victim opens a crafted malicious file, involving user interaction. The vulnerability affects availability but does not compromise confidentiality or integrity. There is no vendor-provided patch or official remediation information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial-of-service by crashing or disrupting Adobe InDesign Desktop. There is no indication of data confidentiality or integrity loss. The attack requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources to avoid triggering the vulnerability.
CVE-2026-27285: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
Description
InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could lead to application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application or disrupt its functionality. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-27285 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) in Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2, and earlier. The flaw allows an attacker to cause an application denial-of-service by crashing or disrupting InDesign's functionality. Exploitation requires that the victim opens a crafted malicious file, involving user interaction. The vulnerability affects availability but does not compromise confidentiality or integrity. There is no vendor-provided patch or official remediation information available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial-of-service by crashing or disrupting Adobe InDesign Desktop. There is no indication of data confidentiality or integrity loss. The attack requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources to avoid triggering the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-18T22:02:41.394Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69de731682d89c981fcd5a0c
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:02:14 PM
Last enriched: 4/14/2026, 5:21:50 PM
Last updated: 4/15/2026, 6:02:24 AM
Views: 9
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