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

Published Sep 29, 2021
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Adobe FrameMaker<=2019.0.8
Adobe FrameMaker>=2020.0.1<=2020.0.2
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe FrameMaker<=2019.0.8
Adobe FrameMaker>=2020.0.1<=2020.0.2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 29, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-39830?

CVE-2021-39830 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 and 2020 Release Update 2.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39830?

The severity of CVE-2021-39830 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2021-39830 impact Adobe Framemaker?

CVE-2021-39830 can potentially result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

4

Which Adobe Framemaker versions are affected by CVE-2021-39830?

Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2021-39830.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-39830 in Adobe Framemaker?

To fix CVE-2021-39830, users should update to a patched version of Adobe Framemaker.

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