NULL pointer dereference in Adobe Indesign Desktop
CVE-2026-84396
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.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb26-145.html (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-84396?
- CVE-2026-84396 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Indesign Desktop, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2026-09-22.
- How severe is CVE-2026-84396?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.