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CVE-2021-39822: Adobe InDesign BMP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2023-07-20 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-787

Description

Adobe InDesign versions 16.3 (and earlier), and 16.3.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious BMP file.

Affected products

• Adobe InDesign Desktop: through 16.3.2; through 16.3

References

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb21-73.html
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb21-73.html

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