CVE-2026-34628: 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 flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if the victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 8. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by Adobe. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-34628 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2, and earlier. The vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a malicious file, requiring user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Adobe as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), the attack vector is local. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Adobe advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. No official fix or workaround has been published by Adobe at this time.
CVE-2026-34628: 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 flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if the victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7. 8. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by Adobe. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34628 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2, and earlier. The vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user upon opening a malicious file, requiring user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by Adobe as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Since exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), the attack vector is local. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Adobe advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources. No official fix or workaround has been published by Adobe at this time.
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: 69de7a3b82d89c981fd6cf54
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 5:32:43 PM
Last enriched: 4/14/2026, 5:48:24 PM
Last updated: 4/14/2026, 6:42:40 PM
Views: 7
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