CVE-2010-3153

CVE-2010-3153 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Indesign Cs4 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe InDesign CS4 6.0, InDesign CS5 7.0.2 and earlier, Adobe InDesign Server CS5 7.0.2 and earlier, and Adobe InCopy CS5 7.0.2 and earlier allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse ibfs32.dll that is located in the same folder as an .indl, .indp, .indt, or .inx file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3153?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe InDesign CS4 6.0, InDesign CS5 7.0.2 and earlier, Adobe InDesign Server CS5 7.0.2 and earlier, and Adobe InCopy CS5 7.0.2 and earlier allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse ibfs32.dll that is located in the same folder as an .indl, .indp, .indt, or .inx file.
How severe is CVE-2010-3153?
CVE-2010-3153 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-3153 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3153?
CVE-2010-3153 affects Adobe Indesign Cs4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3153?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-3153 published?
CVE-2010-3153 was published on 2010-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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