CVE-2026-27293: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Adobe Framemaker
Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-27293 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker (versions 2022.8 and earlier). This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by Adobe as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. However, exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider applying any available workarounds or security controls recommended by Adobe once available.
CVE-2026-27293: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Adobe Framemaker
Description
Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.8 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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 file.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Adobe
Adobe Framemaker
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-27293 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Framemaker (versions 2022.8 and earlier). This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector with low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by Adobe as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. However, exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), and no known exploits have been reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider applying any available workarounds or security controls recommended by Adobe once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-18T22:02:41.396Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69decae582d89c981f18b2e5
Added to database: 04/14/2026, 23:16:53 UTC
Last enriched: 04/22/2026, 06:55:59 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 111
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