CVE-2010-2321Indesign Cs3 Memory Corruption
Buffer overflow in Adobe InDesign CS3 10.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .indd file.
Published Jun 18, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-2321 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Indesign Cs3 (Adobe).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
42/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory40050
- advisoryADV-2010-1347
Description
Buffer overflow in Adobe InDesign CS3 10.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .indd file.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Indesign Cs3Adobe | 10.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 18, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory40050
- advisoryADV-2010-1347
- exploitExploitDB-13817
- exploit13817
- exploit40565
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in Adobe InDesign CS3 10.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .indd file.
Affected: Indesign Cs3 (Adobe) versions 10.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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