High · published November 11, 2025
⚡ A crafty rogue file could spell disaster! The Use After Free vulnerability in InDesign Desktop versions up to 20.5 lets an attacker execute arbitrary code with just a single user action! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant serving a dish that the chef forgot to check — one bad ingredient (the malicious file) can turn a delicious meal into a serious health hazard for diners (users) who take a bite. If a victim opens this malicious file, it could lead to the attacker running any code they desire on the user's machine. This means they could steal sensitive data, install harmful software, or even take control of the entire system! Absolutely devastating!
Think of it like a restaurant serving a dish that the chef forgot to check — one bad ingredient (the malicious file) can turn a delicious meal into a serious health hazard for diners (users) who take a bite. The Use After Free vulnerability occurs when the application tries to access memory after it has been freed. In this case, an attacker can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, all by tricking them into opening a specially crafted file.
If a victim opens this malicious file, it could lead to the attacker running any code they desire on the user's machine. This means they could steal sensitive data, install harmful software, or even take control of the entire system! Absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, update to the latest version of InDesign Desktop as soon as possible. Keep an eye on your updates and encourage your team to be cautious with files from untrusted sources. It's a good time to review your security protocols! You've got this! Follow these steps to secure InDesign and keep your creative workspace safe! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| adobe/indesign | ≤ 19.5.5 | — |
| adobe/indesign | ≥ 20.0, < 20.5.1 | 20.5.1 |