CVE-2021-45057: adobe indesign Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
Published 13-01-2022Last modified 23-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-45057 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in adobe indesign. EPSS estimates a 2.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.19%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-01-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 23-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Adobe InDesign version 16.4 (and earlier) is 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 JPEG2000 file.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.19%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
82%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.19% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score2.19%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Adobe1 product
- indesign≥ unspecified, ≤ 16.4 | ≥ unspecified, ≤ None | ≤ 16.4
1 vendor · 1 product