CVE-2026-34627: 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 result in 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.
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. The vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a malicious file, requiring user interaction. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8 (high), reflecting the potential for confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No official fix or remediation level has been disclosed by Adobe as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file. There are currently no known exploits 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 Adobe InDesign Desktop to trusted users only.
CVE-2026-34627: 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 result in 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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. The vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a malicious file, requiring user interaction. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.8 (high), reflecting the potential for confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. No official fix or remediation level has been disclosed by Adobe as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file. There are currently no known exploits 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 Adobe 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: 4/22/2026, 5:44:00 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 12:39:17 AM
Views: 65
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