Vulnerability identifier: #VU11670
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe InDesign
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on vulnerable system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update to version 13.1.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe InDesign: 13.0, 12.0.0 - 12.1.0
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb18-11.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.