CVE-2022-28831: adobe indesign Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 11-09-2023Last modified 27-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-28831 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in adobe indesign. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 33.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.40%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-09-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 27-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Adobe InDesign versions 17.1 (and earlier) and 16.4.1 (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 file.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
33%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.40% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.40%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Adobe2 products
- indesign≤ 16.4.1 | ≥ 17.0, ≤ 17.1
- indesign desktop≤ 17.1
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb22-23.htmlVendor Advisory