CVE-2026-34629 | 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 and classified as critical . Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component File Handler . Such manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-34629 . The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-357579 · CVE-2026-34629 · 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 2.88
Summaryinfo
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 overflow. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-34629. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Adobe InDesign Desktop up to 20.5.2/21.2. This affects an unknown code block of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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(). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
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.
It is possible to read the advisory at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-34629 since 03/30/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (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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Exploitinginfo
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-2026-34629 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-34629
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-357579
Entryinfo
Created: 04/14/2026 21:27
Changes: 04/14/2026 21:27 (65)
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Cache ID: 99:EE6:101
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