CVE-2023-21589
📛 CVE Title
Adobe InDesign Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
Adobe InDesign version 18.0 (and earlier), 17.4 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- adobe
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.8 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Effective score
- 7.8 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-787 - Reserved
- 2022-12-01
- Published
- 2023-01-13 01:00 UTC
- Last updated
- 2025-03-05 20:35 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/21xxx/CVE-2023-21589.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-21589 — Adobe InDesign Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-25756 - Assigner
- adobe
- Published
- Jan 13, 2023, 12:00:00 AM
- Updated
- Mar 5, 2025, 7:35:26 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.1200
- Vendors
- Adobe
- Products
-
InDesign (unspecified ≤18.0)InDesign (unspecified ≤None)InDesign (unspecified ≤17.4)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-c4ff-c4rg-35mw
ENISA description: Adobe InDesign version 18.0 (and earlier), 17.4 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe | InDesign |
unspecified (affected),
unspecified (affected),
unspecified (affected)
|
— |
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (0)
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Remediations (15)
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web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft today released updates to fix more than 50 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software, including patches for a whopping six "zero-day" vulnerabilities that ...
2026-06-03 22:16 UTC -
web:www.rapid7.com
Microsoft is publishing 137 vulnerabilities on May 2026 Patch Tuesday, including critical RCE in Netlogon and the Windows DNS client.
2026-06-03 22:16 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
Vulnerability Remediation Best Practices: Fix Flaws Before Attackers Find Them Learn vulnerability remediation best practices from risk-based prioritization to patch management and automation.
2026-06-03 22:16 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Critical Security Patch Updates Critical Security Patch Updates provide security patches for supported Oracle on-premises products. A Critical Security Patch Update provides targeted, high-priority security fixes in a smaller, more focused format, making them easier to apply with minimal disruption.
2026-06-03 22:16 UTC -
web:access.redhat.com
Learn about our open source products, services, and company. You are here
2026-06-03 22:16 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 05:43 UTC -
web:www.action1.com
This Patch Tuesday brings 55 vulnerability fixes from Microsoft, including six zero-days. Third-party overview includes actively exploited vulnerabilities in web browsers, Cisco, Fortinet, ServiceNow, Palo Alto, SAP, WordPress, Adobe, Oracle, and many more.
2026-05-22 05:43 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures
2026-05-22 05:43 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 05:43 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.
2026-05-22 05:43 UTC -
web:www.watchguard.com
Patch management is critical to ensuring compliance. With visibility into asset vulnerability inventory, missing security patches, service packs, and non-security related patches, WatchGuard Patch Management improves security and helps satisfy regulatory requirements.
2026-05-22 05:43 UTC -
web:attack.mitre.org
This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Regular Operating System Updates Implementation: Apply the latest Windows security updates monthly using WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) or a similar patch management solution. Configure systems to check for updates automatically and schedule reboots during maintenance ...
2026-05-22 05:43 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.
2026-05-22 05:43 UTC -
web:gemini.google.com
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2026-05-22 05:43 UTC -
web:krebsonsecurity.com
Microsoft Corp. today issued security updates to fix more than 80 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and software. There are no known "zero-day" or actively exploited ...
2026-05-22 05:43 UTC
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