CVE-2026-34695: Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
Adobe InDesign Desktop versions up to 20.5.3 and 21.3 are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if the user opens a specially crafted malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-34695 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) in Adobe InDesign Desktop affecting versions up to 20.5.3 and 21.3. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, which could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been provided in the available data.
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 context. The attack requires user interaction by opening a malicious file, limiting the attack vector to social engineering or similar delivery methods.
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 and consider applying any available security workarounds or protections recommended by Adobe once published.
CVE-2026-34695: Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
Description
Adobe InDesign Desktop versions up to 20.5.3 and 21.3 are affected by a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if the user opens a specially crafted malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34695 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) in Adobe InDesign Desktop affecting versions up to 20.5.3 and 21.3. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, which could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been provided in the available data.
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 context. The attack requires user interaction by opening a malicious file, limiting the attack vector to social engineering or similar delivery methods.
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 and consider applying any available security workarounds or protections recommended by Adobe once published.
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: 06/10/2026, 05:11:05 UTC
Last enriched: 06/17/2026, 09:22:48 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 82
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