CVE-2023-26368: 
Adobe InCopy vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Adobe InCopy versions 18.5 (and earlier) and 17.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. The vulnerability was discovered by security researcher Michael Heinzl and was publicly disclosed on November 14, 2023. This security issue affects both Windows and macOS operating systems running the specified versions of Adobe InCopy (Adobe Advisory).

The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) that occurs when parsing a crafted file, potentially resulting in reading beyond the end of an allocated memory structure. The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (High), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required (NVD).

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user. The high CVSS score indicates potential severe impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD).

Adobe has addressed this vulnerability through a security update. Users of affected versions should update their Adobe InCopy installations to the latest version available (Adobe Advisory).