CVE-2025-47119 is a vulnerability identified in Adobe FrameMaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6, and earlier. The issue is classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476), which occurs when the software attempts to access or dereference a pointer that has a NULL value. This leads to an application crash, resulting in a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability requires user interaction for exploitation, specifically the victim must open a maliciously crafted FrameMaker file. Upon opening such a file, the application attempts to process data that triggers the NULL pointer dereference, causing it to terminate unexpectedly. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity directly but affects availability by disrupting the normal operation of the application. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.5 (medium severity), with the vector indicating local attack vector (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), user interaction required (UI:R), unchanged scope (S:U), no confidentiality or integrity impact (C:N/I:N), and high impact on availability (A:H). There are no known exploits in the wild at this time, and no patches have been linked yet. This vulnerability highlights the importance of handling null pointers safely within software to prevent crashes and service interruptions.

For European organizations using Adobe FrameMaker, particularly those in publishing, technical documentation, and engineering sectors, this vulnerability could disrupt critical documentation workflows. The denial-of-service caused by application crashes may lead to productivity losses, delays in document processing, and potential operational disruptions. While the vulnerability does not allow data theft or modification, repeated crashes could degrade user trust and impact business continuity. Organizations relying heavily on FrameMaker for document creation and maintenance may face increased support costs and downtime. Additionally, if attackers craft malicious files distributed via email or shared drives, unsuspecting users could inadvertently trigger the DoS condition. The requirement for user interaction somewhat limits the risk but does not eliminate it, especially in environments with less stringent file handling policies.

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict the use of Adobe FrameMaker to trusted users and environments where file sources are controlled and verified. 2) Educate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted or unknown sources, emphasizing caution with email attachments and shared files. 3) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to isolate FrameMaker processes, limiting the impact of crashes. 4) Monitor and log application crashes to detect potential exploitation attempts early. 5) Coordinate with Adobe for timely updates and patches; once available, prioritize testing and deployment of security updates for FrameMaker. 6) Consider implementing file scanning solutions that can detect malformed or suspicious FrameMaker files before they reach end users. 7) Develop incident response plans that include recovery procedures for application crashes to minimize downtime. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on user behavior, process isolation, and proactive monitoring tailored to this specific vulnerability.