CVE-2021-42732
CVE-2021-42732 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Indesign with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-788.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-788
- Affected product: Adobe Indesign
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer (CWE-788)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-42732?
- Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer (CWE-788)
- How severe is CVE-2021-42732?
- CVE-2021-42732 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-42732 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-42732?
- CVE-2021-42732 affects Adobe Indesign. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-42732?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-42732 published?
- CVE-2021-42732 was published on 2022-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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