{"id":83089,"date":"2025-10-17T06:44:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T06:44:20","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-28T11:37:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:37:13","slug":"cve-2025-54224-use-after-free-vulnerability-in-indesign-desktop-versions-leading-to-arbitrary-code-execution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-54224-use-after-free-vulnerability-in-indesign-desktop-versions-leading-to-arbitrary-code-execution\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-54224: Use After Free Vulnerability in InDesign Desktop Versions Leading to Arbitrary Code Execution<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

There exists a critical vulnerability in InDesign Desktop versions 20.4, 19.5.4 and earlier which could potentially result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This vulnerability is designated as CVE-2025-54224. The exploitation of this issue requires user<\/a> interaction wherein a victim is compelled to open a malicious file. Given the widespread use of InDesign in the desktop publishing industry, this vulnerability poses a serious threat to millions of users worldwide, potentially leading<\/a> to system compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-54224
\nSeverity: High (7.8 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Arbitrary code execution<\/a> leading to potential system compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

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

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