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Adobe InDesign 16.0 < 16.4.0 Multiple Arbitrary code execution (APSB21-73)
high Nessus Plugin ID 153437
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Synopsis
The Adobe InDesign instance installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Adobe InDesign installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 16.4.0. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the APSB21-73 advisory.- Adobe InDesign versions 16.3 (and earlier), and 16.3.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious TIFF file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
(CVE-2021-39820)
- Adobe InDesign versions 16.3 (and earlier), and 16.3.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read 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 TIF file.
(CVE-2021-39821)
- Adobe InDesign versions 16.3 (and earlier), and 16.3.1 (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 BMP file.
(CVE-2021-39822)
- Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer (CWE-788 (CVE-2021-40727)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Adobe InDesign version 16.4.0 or later.See Also
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb21-73.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 153437
File Name: adobe_indesign_apsb21-73.nasl
Version: 1.8
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 9/16/2021
Updated: 10/21/2024
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2021-40727
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 6.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:adobe:indesign
Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated, installed_sw/Adobe InDesign
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 9/14/2021
Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/14/2021
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2021-39820, CVE-2021-39821, CVE-2021-39822, CVE-2021-40727