Vulnerability identifier: #VU1305

Vulnerability 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-2016-7886

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe InDesign
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Adobe InDesign Server
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Adobe

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system via unknown attack vectors.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 12.0.0.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe InDesign: 11.4.1

Adobe InDesign Server: 11.0.0

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb16-43.html

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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.