CVE-2026-34628 | Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 20.5.2/21.2 File heap-based overflow (apsb26-32)
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A vulnerability was found in Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 20.5.2/21.2 . It has been classified as critical . This affects an unknown part of the component File Handler . Performing a manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-34628 . It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
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VDB-357580 · CVE-2026-34628 · APSB26-32
ADOBE INDESIGN DESKTOP UP TO 20.5.2/21.2 FILE HEAP-BASED OVERFLOW
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
6.9 $0-$5k 2.54
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability was found in Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 20.5.2/21.2. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-34628. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 20.5.2/21.2. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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.
The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-34628 since 03/30/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/14/2026).
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Type
Image Processing Software
Vendor
Adobe
Name
InDesign Desktop
Version
20.5.0
20.5.1
20.5.2
21.0
21.1
21.2
License
commercial
Website
Vendor: https://www.adobe.com/
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo
03/30/2026 CVE reserved
04/14/2026 +15 days Advisory disclosed
04/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/14/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Vendor: adobe.com
Advisory: apsb26-32
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-34628 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-34628
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-357580
Entryinfo
Created: 04/14/2026 21:28
Changes: 04/14/2026 21:28 (65)
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Cache ID: 99:0DF:101
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