CVE-2020-3740

Name: CVE-2020-3740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-13T15:15:13.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-3740 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Framemaker versions 2019.0.4 and below have a memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 5.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Framemaker versions 2019.0.4 and below have a memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

5.00%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Framemaker	<= 2019.0.4

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb20-04.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb20-04.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-3740?

Adobe Framemaker versions 2019.0.4 and below have a memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2020-3740?

CVE-2020-3740 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3740?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-3740?

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Source: NVD / NIST