CVE-2026-34697: Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3 and earlier are affected by a Stack-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-2026-34697 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) affecting Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3, and earlier. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a crafted malicious file, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed at this time.
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. The attack requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), which limits remote exploitation without user involvement. The impact includes potential loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources and apply standard security best practices to limit exposure.
CVE-2026-34697: Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121) in Adobe InDesign Desktop
Description
InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3 and earlier are affected by a Stack-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
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-34697 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) affecting Adobe InDesign Desktop versions 21.3, 20.5.3, and earlier. Successful exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a crafted malicious file, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed at this time.
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. The attack requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), which limits remote exploitation without user involvement. The impact includes potential loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources and apply standard security best practices to limit exposure.
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: 6a286c648dd33fbd857435eb
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 19:41:24 UTC
Last enriched: 06/09/2026, 19:58:21 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 97
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