Product:
InCopy
Summary
InCopy versions 20.5, 19.5.5 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2025-61816 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious file that, when opened by the victim using an affected version of InCopy, triggers the buffer overflow. This requires the victim to be tricked into opening the file, which can be delivered through various means such as email attachments or downloads from untrusted sources.
Affected Products
- InCopy 20.5: Affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability.
- InCopy 19.5.5: Also vulnerable to the same issue.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources and ensure they are using the latest version of InCopy. Adobe has likely released patches or updates to address this issue, so users should check for and apply any available updates.