Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A malicious file opened in Adobe InCopy can trigger a memory corruption flaw and run code as the logged-in user. This is a high-severity desktop application risk, mainly for users who handle external publishing assets or shared documents.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for teams using InCopy with external files. This is not internet-facing, but user-assisted code execution can still create business impact through endpoint compromise.
Technical view
CVE-2022-30650 is a heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe InCopy font parsing. Affected versions include InCopy 17.2 and earlier, and 16.4.1 and earlier. Successful exploitation could allow arbitrary code execution in the current user context after victim interaction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to endpoints with Adobe InCopy installed, especially publishing, design, or content teams that open files from clients, partners, or external sources.
Exploitation context
The sources say exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file. The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV, and the provided sources do not establish active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The provided data identifies CWE-122, CVSS 7.8, local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Source evidence does not include exploit details, indicators, or active exploitation confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Adobe InCopy installations across managed endpoints.
- Prioritize InCopy 17.2 and earlier, and 16.4.1 and earlier.
- Review Adobe APSB22-29 and apply vendor guidance.
- Warn users not to open unexpected InCopy or publishing files.
- Restrict handling of untrusted files until remediation is complete.
Validation and detection
- Check installed InCopy versions against the affected version ranges.
- Confirm remediation status against Adobe APSB22-29 guidance.
- Identify endpoints where InCopy opens external or emailed files.
- Review endpoint alerts for suspicious child processes from InCopy.
- Document any systems that cannot be promptly updated.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/incopy/apsb22-29.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Heap-based Buffer Overflow represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.