CVE-2026-84396 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

InDesign Desktop is affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could result in an application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, leading to a denial-of-service condition. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb26-145.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-84396?

CVE-2026-84396 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). InDesign Desktop is affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could result in an application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, l...

How severe is CVE-2026-84396?

CVE-2026-84396 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-84396?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.