CVE-2026-103966: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Adobe FrameMaker 2026
Description
Adobe FrameMaker 2026 contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploitation requires user interaction by opening a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability affects versions up to 18.0.0.206 and 17.0.9.866. No patch information is provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Adobe
Adobe FrameMaker 2026
Adobe
Adobe FrameMaker 2022
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-103966 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) in Adobe FrameMaker 2026. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The attack vector requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, exploitation requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources in Adobe FrameMaker 2026.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-01T16:04:29.460Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ace7d372cdf04f65699b42a
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 18:49:27 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 19:00:38 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 19:04:17 UTC
Views: 5
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