CVE-2016-7886 Memory corruption in Adobe InDesign 11.4.1 and earlier, InDesign Server 11.0.0 and earlier
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via memory corruption in Adobe InDesign and InDesign Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-7886?
CVE-2016-7886 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Indesign, published on 15 Dec 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Adobe InDesign version 11.4.1 and earlier, Adobe InDesign Server 11.0.0 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7886?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Indesign, Adobe Indesign Server.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7886?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7886 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-7886 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7886 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-x8p2-fmjc-76j3.