CVE-2021-39831 Adobe FrameMaker PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious PDF file 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-2021-39831?
CVE-2021-39831 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 an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious PDF file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39831?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Framemaker.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39831?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-39831 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-2021-39831 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39831 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Framemaker
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7gw3-q9vq-vw4p.