CVE-2021-39830 Adobe FrameMaker PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious PDF files in Adobe FrameMaker.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-39830?

CVE-2021-39830 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker, published on 29 Sep 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) are affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious PDF file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-119, CWE-788

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39830?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Framemaker.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39830?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-39830 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-2021-39830 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39830 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Framemaker vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-39w2-2458-gjvp.

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