CVE-2020-24421

Adobe InDesign 15.1.2 NULL Pointer Dereference Bug

Description

Adobe InDesign version 15.1.2 (and earlier) is affected by a NULL pointer dereference bug that occurs when handling a malformed .indd file. The impact is limited to causing a denial-of-service of the client application. User interaction is required to exploit this issue.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.49%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe InDesign
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb20-66.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24421?
CVE-2020-24421 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-24421?
To fix CVE-2020-24421, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-24421 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-24421 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-24421?
CVE-2020-24421 affects Adobe InDesign.
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