How does CVE-2021-39835 affect Adobe Framemaker?

CVE-2021-39835 affects Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) by allowing the processing of a malformed PDF file, leading to the vulnerability.

Does CVE-2021-39835 require user interaction to be exploited?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2021-39835 requires user interaction in the form of opening a malicious PDF file.

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-39835?

CVE-2021-39835 has a severity level of 4.3 (Medium).

How can I fix CVE-2021-39835 in Adobe Framemaker?

To fix CVE-2021-39835 in Adobe Framemaker, it is recommended to update to the latest versions: 2019 Update 9 or 2020 Release Update 3 (or later).

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CVE-2021-39835

medium

4.3

CWE

416

29/9/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-39835: Adobe FrameMaker PDF File Parsing Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2021-39835?

CVE-2021-39835 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) that could result in the disclosure of sensitive memory.

First published: Wed Sep 29 2021(Updated: )

Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of a malformed PDF file that could result in disclosure of sensitive memory. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious PDF file.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe FrameMaker	<=2019.0.8
Adobe FrameMaker	>=2020.0.1<=2020.0.2
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb21-74.html

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Reference Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39835?
CVE-2021-39835 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) that could result in the disclosure of sensitive memory.
How does CVE-2021-39835 affect Adobe Framemaker?
CVE-2021-39835 affects Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) by allowing the processing of a malformed PDF file, leading to the vulnerability.
Does CVE-2021-39835 require user interaction to be exploited?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2021-39835 requires user interaction in the form of opening a malicious PDF file.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-39835?
CVE-2021-39835 has a severity level of 4.3 (Medium).
How can I fix CVE-2021-39835 in Adobe Framemaker?
To fix CVE-2021-39835 in Adobe Framemaker, it is recommended to update to the latest versions: 2019 Update 9 or 2020 Release Update 3 (or later).

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