CVE-2026-34695: Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21. 3, 20. 5. 3, and earlier contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7. 8. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-34695 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) affecting Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3, and earlier. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed. No official fix or patch has been documented at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system under the user's context. The attack requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources to reduce the risk of exploitation.
CVE-2026-34695: Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
Description
Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21. 3, 20. 5. 3, and earlier contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability has a high severity score of 7. 8. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34695 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) affecting Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3, and earlier. This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed. No official fix or patch has been documented at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system under the user's context. The attack requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources to reduce the risk of exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-30T17:30:36.497Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a28f1e98dd33fbd85e94447
Added to database: 6/10/2026, 5:11:05 AM
Last enriched: 6/10/2026, 5:30:40 AM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 7:38:02 AM
Views: 5
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