What is CVE-2021-40697?

CVE-2021-40697 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 and earlier, as well as 2020 Release Update 2 and earlier. It could result in the disclosure of sensitive memory.

How does CVE-2021-40697 impact Adobe Framemaker?

CVE-2021-40697 can be exploited by an attacker to bypass mitigations like ASLR, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive memory in Adobe Framemaker.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40697?

CVE-2021-40697 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 3.3.

How can the out-of-bounds read vulnerability be mitigated in Adobe Framemaker?

To mitigate the out-of-bounds read vulnerability CVE-2021-40697 in Adobe Framemaker, it is recommended to update to the latest available version provided by Adobe.

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CVE-2021-40697

medium

4.3

CWE

125

29/9/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-40697: Adobe FrameMaker PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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 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 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

Remedy

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

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Reference Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40697?
CVE-2021-40697 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 and earlier, as well as 2020 Release Update 2 and earlier. It could result in the disclosure of sensitive memory.
How does CVE-2021-40697 impact Adobe Framemaker?
CVE-2021-40697 can be exploited by an attacker to bypass mitigations like ASLR, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive memory in Adobe Framemaker.
What versions of Adobe Framemaker are affected by CVE-2021-40697?
Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2021-40697.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-40697?
CVE-2021-40697 has a severity rating of medium, with a CVSS score of 3.3.
How can the out-of-bounds read vulnerability be mitigated in Adobe Framemaker?
To mitigate the out-of-bounds read vulnerability CVE-2021-40697 in Adobe Framemaker, it is recommended to update to the latest available version provided by Adobe.

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