CVE-2021-39831: Adobe FrameMaker PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 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.

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·03:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-39831?

CVE-2021-39831 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) that could allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-39831?

CVE-2021-39831 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-39831?

Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2021-39831.

4

What is the required user interaction for exploitation of CVE-2021-39831?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-39831 requires user interaction.

5

What is the fix for CVE-2021-39831?

Update Adobe Framemaker to versions 2019.0.9 or 2020.0.3 to fix CVE-2021-39831.

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