Vulnerability identifier: #VU63017

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28832

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe InDesign
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing embedded fonts. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds read and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe InDesign: 17.0 - 17.1, 16.0 - 16.4.1

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CPE

• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_indesign:17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb22-23.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-749/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?