CVE-2020-9728 : Security Advisory and Response

A memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe InDesign 15.1.1 and earlier versions could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Understanding CVE-2020-9728

This CVE involves a memory corruption issue in Adobe InDesign that could result in code execution.

What is CVE-2020-9728?

A memory corruption vulnerability in InDesign versions 15.1.1 and earlier could be exploited through a malicious indd file, leading to out-of-bounds memory access and potential code execution.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9728

The vulnerability poses a high risk, with the potential for an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9728

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves insecure handling of a malicious indd file, resulting in out-of-bounds memory access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: InDesign
Vendor: Adobe
Versions affected: <= 15.1.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating a specially crafted indd file to trigger the out-of-bounds memory access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Adobe InDesign to version 15.1.1 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Avoid opening indd files from untrusted or unknown sources.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches promptly.
Implement file validation mechanisms to detect and block malicious indd files.

Patching and Updates

Adobe has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Ensure timely installation of these patches.