CVE-2021-39833: Adobe FrameMaker TIF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure 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 read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious TIF 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
Oct 22, 58461
Event
02:48 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Framemaker vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Framemaker vulnerability is CVE-2021-39833.

2

Which versions of Adobe Framemaker are affected by this vulnerability?

Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) are affected by this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39833?

The severity of CVE-2021-39833 is medium with a severity value of 3.3.

4

How could an attacker exploit CVE-2021-39833?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2021-39833 to perform an out-of-bounds read, leading to the disclosure of sensitive memory and bypassing mitigations such as ASLR.

5

Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2021-39833?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-39833.

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