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Vulnerability record · CVE-2021-39835 · published 29 September 2021

CVE-2021-39835: Adobe framemaker use after free vulnerability

Adobe · Framemaker

Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of a malformed PDF file that could result in disclosure of sensitive memory. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious PDF file.

4.3 CVSS 3.0 Medium EPSS 1.5% · top 25.9% CWE-416 · Use after free
4.3CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 4.3
1.5%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of a malformed PDF file that could result in disclosure of sensitive memory. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious PDF file.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb21-74.html PatchVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb21-74.html PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2021-39835), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-07). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.