CVE-2018-4928 Memory corruption in InDesign 13.0 and below

High 7.8 Published Updated

Memory corruption in Adobe InDesign allows arbitrary code execution, requiring users to update to a patched version.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-4928?

CVE-2018-4928 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Indesign, published on 19 May 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Adobe InDesign versions 13.0 and below have an exploitable Memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4928?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Indesign.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4928?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4928 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-2018-4928 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4928 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Indesign vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-27h2-5v2f-w3w2.

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