Adobe FrameMaker up to 2020 Update 4/2022 out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Adobe FrameMaker up to 2020 Update 4/2022. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-21619. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Adobe FrameMaker up to 2020 Update 4/2022. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

FrameMaker 2020 Update 4 (and earlier), 2022 (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.

The weakness was shared 02/18/2023 as apsb23-06. The advisory is shared at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-21619 since 12/01/2022. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25786). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/01/2022 🔍
02/18/2023 +79 days 🔍
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09/22/2025 +946 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb23-06
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21619 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21619
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221409
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/18/2023 08:05
Updated: 09/22/2025 00:33
Changes: 02/18/2023 08:05 (49), 09/22/2025 00:33 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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