CVE-2026-34627: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) exists in Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20. 5. 2, 21. 2, and earlier. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if the user opens a specially crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction for exploitation. The CVSS v3. 1 base score is 7. 8, indicating a high severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-34627 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2, and earlier. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, which may lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and the vulnerability is not related to any cloud service.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's user environment. The requirement for user interaction limits the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider restricting access to InDesign Desktop to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-34627: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) exists in Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20. 5. 2, 21. 2, and earlier. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if the user opens a specially crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction for exploitation. The CVSS v3. 1 base score is 7. 8, indicating a high severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34627 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2, and earlier. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, which may lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and the vulnerability is not related to any cloud service.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's user environment. The requirement for user interaction limits the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider restricting access to InDesign Desktop to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-30T17:30:36.490Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69de7a3b82d89c981fd6cf51
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:43 PM
Last enriched: 4/14/2026, 5:49:19 PM
Last updated: 4/14/2026, 8:03:01 PM
Views: 7
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