What is CVE-2021-28596?

CVE-2021-28596 is an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability affecting Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.0.1 and earlier, as well as 2019.0.8 and earlier.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28596?

CVE-2021-28596 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.

Which versions of Adobe Framemaker are affected by CVE-2021-28596?

CVE-2021-28596 affects Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.0.1 and earlier, as well as 2019.0.8 and earlier.

How can I fix CVE-2021-28596?

To fix CVE-2021-28596, it is recommended to update Adobe Framemaker to the latest version available, which addresses the Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-28596

critical

9.3

CWE

787

23/8/2021

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-28596: Adobe FrameMaker PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Q: How does CVE-2021-28596 affect Adobe Framemaker?

CVE-2021-28596 allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user by exploiting an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker.

First published: Mon Aug 23 2021(Updated: )

Adobe Framemaker version 2020.0.1 (and earlier) and 2019.0.8 (and earlier) are affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve 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 file.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Framemaker	<=2019.0.8
Adobe Framemaker	=2020.0.1
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb21-45.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28596?
CVE-2021-28596 is an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability affecting Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.0.1 and earlier, as well as 2019.0.8 and earlier.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28596?
CVE-2021-28596 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.
How does CVE-2021-28596 affect Adobe Framemaker?
CVE-2021-28596 allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user by exploiting an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker.
Which versions of Adobe Framemaker are affected by CVE-2021-28596?
CVE-2021-28596 affects Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.0.1 and earlier, as well as 2019.0.8 and earlier.
How can I fix CVE-2021-28596?
To fix CVE-2021-28596, it is recommended to update Adobe Framemaker to the latest version available, which addresses the Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability.

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