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CVE-2021-28596

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.32%

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CVE-2021-28596 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Framemaker version 2020.0.1 (and earlier) and 2019.0.8 (and earlier) are affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Framemaker version 2020.0.1 (and earlier) and 2019.0.8 (and earlier) are affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve 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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.32%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeFramemaker<= 2019.0.8
AdobeFramemaker2020.0.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28596?
Adobe Framemaker version 2020.0.1 (and earlier) and 2019.0.8 (and earlier) are affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve 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.
How severe is CVE-2021-28596?
CVE-2021-28596 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28596?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST