CVE-2020-3740 Memory corruption in Adobe Framemaker

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via memory corruption in Adobe FrameMaker, requiring user interaction to open a malicious file.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-3740?

CVE-2020-3740 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker, published on 13 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Adobe Framemaker versions 2019.0.4 and below have a memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-3740?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Framemaker.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3740?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-3740 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-3740 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-3740 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Framemaker vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xhmj-2p35-gj29.

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