CVE-2026-104342: Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Adobe FrameMaker 2026
Description
Adobe FrameMaker 2026 contains a Use After Free vulnerability that may allow arbitrary code execution when a user opens a specially crafted malicious file. This vulnerability requires user interaction and affects versions up to 18.0.0.206 and 17.0.9.866. The issue has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Adobe
Adobe FrameMaker 2026
Adobe
Adobe FrameMaker 2022
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-104342 is a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability in Adobe FrameMaker 2026. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. The vulnerability affects Adobe FrameMaker versions up to 18.0.0.206 and 17.0.9.866. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with attack vector local, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
An attacker who convinces a user to open a malicious file could execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the current user. This could lead to full compromise of the affected user's environment, including data theft, system modification, or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Adobe vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-01T20:24:20.074Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ace7d372cdf04f65699b42e
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 18:49:27 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 19:01:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 19:08:26 UTC
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