Description
Adobe Framemaker is 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.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Arbitrary code execution
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

A heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe FrameMaker 2022 and 2026 allows an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. This flaw enables the attacker to take control of the application or execute commands without additional privileges. The vulnerability is a classic example of CWE‑122 where an improperly validated buffer can be overrun.

Affected Systems

Adobe FrameMaker 2022 and Adobe FrameMaker 2026 are vulnerable. The affected versions are those that have not applied the Adobe security release for this issue.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.8 indicates a high severity, and the lack of a published EPSS score means no current exploitation probability is known. The flaw requires user interaction: a victim must open a malicious file, making the attack vector local. As the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, no publicly documented exploitation campaigns have been reported, but the potential for arbitrary code execution justifies urgent mitigation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 06:21 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Download and install the latest Adobe FrameMaker security patch from Adobe’s website.
  • Configure document handling to prevent automatically opening files from untrusted sources.
  • Enable or enforce application permission controls and endpoint protection to detect malicious code execution attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 17, 2026 at 06:21 UTC.

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History

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 04:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Adobe
Adobe adobe Framemaker 2022
Adobe adobe Framemaker 2026
Vendors & Products Adobe
Adobe adobe Framemaker 2022
Adobe adobe Framemaker 2026

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Adobe Framemaker is 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.
Title Adobe Framemaker | Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
Weaknesses CWE-122
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Adobe Adobe Framemaker 2022 Adobe Framemaker 2026
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: adobe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-14T10:51:03.571Z

Reserved: 2026-10-01T16:04:29.460Z

Link: CVE-2026-103966

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Updated: 2026-10-14T10:41:03.276Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-13T19:17:54.537

Modified: 2026-10-14T15:50:50.180

Link: CVE-2026-103966

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-10-26T22:50:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow