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Vulnerability record · CVE-2016-7886 · published 15 December 2016

CVE-2016-7886: Adobe indesign memory buffer overflow vulnerability

Adobe · Indesign

Adobe InDesign version 11.4.1 and earlier, Adobe InDesign Server 11.0.0 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 6.3% · top 6.6% CWE-119 · Memory buffer overflow
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 10.0
6.3%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Adobe InDesign version 11.4.1 and earlier, Adobe InDesign Server 11.0.0 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94868 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037467 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb16-43.html Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94868 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037467 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb16-43.html Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2016-7886), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.