Remote code execution in Adobe InDesign



Published: 2017-11-14
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-11302
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Adobe InDesign
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor Adobe

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU9188

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11302

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a boundary error when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .inx file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 13.0.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe InDesign: 11.4.1 - 12.1.0

External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb17-38.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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