Product:
Adobe Framemaker
Summary
Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2026-27293 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious file that, when opened by the victim using Adobe Framemaker, triggers the buffer overflow. This requires the victim to be tricked into opening the file, which can be delivered through various means such as email attachments or downloads from untrusted sources.
Affected Products
- Adobe Framemaker 2022.8 and earlier: Vulnerable to a Heap-based Buffer Overflow that allows arbitrary code execution.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources and ensure they are using the latest version of Adobe Framemaker. Adobe may also provide patches or updates to address this issue, so keeping software up to date is essential.