Detections
Analytics
Adobe FrameMaker 2019 <= 15.0.8 (2019.0.8) / Adobe FrameMaker 2020 < 16.0.3 (2020.0.3) Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB21-74)
high Nessus Plugin ID 153471
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Synopsis
The remote install of Adobe FrameMaker has multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Adobe FrameMaker installed on the remote Windows host is prior or equal to Adobe FrameMaker 2019 15.0.8 or prior to Adobe FrameMaker 2020 16.0.3. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the apsb21-74 advisory.- Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (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 PDF file. (CVE-2021-39829, CVE-2021-39831)
- Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) are affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious PDF file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. (CVE-2021-39830, CVE-2021-39832)
- 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. (CVE-2021-39835)
- Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. (CVE-2021-39862, CVE-2021-39865, CVE-2021-40697)
- Adobe Framemaker versions 2019 Update 8 (and earlier) and 2020 Release Update 2 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious TIF file. (CVE-2021-39833, CVE-2021-39834)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Adobe FrameMaker 2019 Release Update 8 (hotfix), 2020 Release Update 3 or later.See Also
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb21-74.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 153471
File Name: adobe_framemaker_apsb21-74.nasl
Version: 1.7
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 9/17/2021
Updated: 11/20/2024
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 6.8
Temporal Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2021-39832
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 6.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2021-39831
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:adobe:framemaker
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Adobe FrameMaker, SMB/Registry/Enumerated
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 9/14/2021
Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/13/2021
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2021-39829, CVE-2021-39830, CVE-2021-39831, CVE-2021-39832, CVE-2021-39833, CVE-2021-39834, CVE-2021-39835, CVE-2021-39862, CVE-2021-39865, CVE-2021-40697