Product:
InCopy
Summary
InCopy versions 20.5, 19.5.5 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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-2025-61818 |
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 Use After Free condition. This requires the victim to be tricked into opening the file, which can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user.
Affected Products
- InCopy 20.5: Affected by a Use After Free vulnerability allowing arbitrary code execution.
- InCopy 19.5.5: Also vulnerable to the same issue as version 20.5.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of InCopy to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, avoid opening files from untrusted sources to reduce the risk of exploitation.