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CVE-2020-9728

Out-of-bounds memory access could lead to code execution

HIGH
7.8
CVSS Score
Published: September 10, 2020 at 06:28 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:28 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorInDesign· also runs on 1 platform

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Severity
HIGH7.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 3%

Description

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in InDesign 15.1.1 (and earlier versions). Insecure handling of a malicious indd file could be abused to cause an out-of-bounds memory access, potentially resulting in code execution in the context of the current user.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

InDesign· Adobe
95%
v ≤ 15.1.1
apple-macos (environment)

Runs on — not affected

The affected product only carries this flaw when running on these platforms. The platforms themselves are not vulnerable.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

Patch and advisory references

References (1)

x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb20-52.html

CVSS

7.8HIGHadobe
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-788CWE-787

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