Vulnerability identifier: #VU65339

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34248

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 gain access to sensitive information.

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 error and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe InDesign: 16.0 - 16.4.1, 17.0 - 17.2.1

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb22-30.html
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1003/

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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.