Adobe Framemaker up to 2020.8/2022.6 File use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Adobe Framemaker up to 2020.8/2022.6. Impacted is an unknown function of the component File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-54231. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe Framemaker up to 2020.8/2022.6. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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 advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-54231 since 07/17/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 08/14/2025).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Adobe

Name

Framemaker

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.adobe.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

07/17/2025 CVE reserved
08/13/2025 +27 days Advisory disclosed
08/13/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/14/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb25-83
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-54231 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-54231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-319852

Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2025 07:28
Updated: 08/14/2025 11:32
Changes: 08/13/2025 07:28 (64), 08/14/2025 11:32 (1)
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