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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 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 file.
AnalysisAI
Out-of-bounds write in Adobe FrameMaker 2022.8 and earlier enables arbitrary code execution when users open specially crafted malicious files. The vulnerability achieves full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact (CVSS 7.8 HIGH) but requires local access and user interaction, limiting immediate risk. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and exploitation requires social engineering to deliver the malicious file to victims.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability stems from CWE-787 (Out-of-Bounds Write), a memory corruption class where the application writes data beyond allocated buffer boundaries. Adobe FrameMaker, a desktop publishing and document processing application used for technical documentation, fails to properly validate input when parsing specially formatted files. The out-of-bounds write occurs during file processing operations, allowing attackers to overwrite adjacent memory regions. When successfully exploited, this memory corruption enables hijacking of program execution flow, resulting in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. The local attack vector (AV:L) indicates the malicious file must be delivered and opened on the victim's system, typically through email attachments, file shares, or social engineering channels.
RemediationAI
Adobe has released security updates addressing this vulnerability in Adobe Security Bulletin APSB26-36. Users should immediately update to the patched version specified in the vendor advisory at https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb26-36.html. Organizations should deploy updates through existing software distribution mechanisms and verify successful installation across all FrameMaker deployments. As interim mitigation until patching is complete, implement strict controls on opening FrameMaker files from untrusted sources, enforce email attachment filtering policies to block suspicious file types, and educate users on the risks of opening unsolicited documents. Disable FrameMaker file associations in environments where the application is installed but not actively required.
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Same weakness CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write
View allSame technique Buffer Overflow
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External POC / Exploit Code
Leaving vuln.today
EUVD-2026-22786
GHSA-573h-4gmm-4r9w