{"id":82886,"date":"2025-10-15T21:40:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T21:40:15","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-28T11:37:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:37:15","slug":"cve-2025-54211-heap-based-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-indesign-desktop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-54211-heap-based-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-indesign-desktop\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-54211: Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in InDesign Desktop<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, one vulnerability that has recently caught the attention of cybersecurity professionals worldwide is CVE-2025-54211. This flaw is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that affects InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4 and earlier. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution<\/a> in the context of the current user. This means that an attacker could potentially gain control over an affected system<\/a>, posing a significant threat to data confidentiality and integrity.
\nThis vulnerability is particularly alarming because it requires user<\/a> interaction, meaning that an attacker could exploit this flaw if a victim opens a malicious file. Therefore, it is crucial for both individual users and organizations using the affected versions of InDesign Desktop to understand this vulnerability<\/a> and take the necessary steps to mitigate it.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-54211
\nSeverity: High (CVSS: 7.8)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Potential system<\/a> compromise and data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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