CVE-2026-27301: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Adobe Framemaker
Adobe Framemaker versions 2022. 8 and earlier contain a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to memory exposure. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability allows an attacker to disclose sensitive information stored in memory without impacting integrity or availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-27301 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) affecting Adobe Framemaker 2022.8 and earlier. This flaw could be exploited by an attacker who convinces a user to open a crafted malicious file, resulting in disclosure of sensitive memory contents. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability. No official patch or remediation level has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of sensitive information from the application's memory. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. Exploitation requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a victim opens a malicious file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources to avoid triggering this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-27301: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Adobe Framemaker
Description
Adobe Framemaker versions 2022. 8 and earlier contain a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to memory exposure. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability allows an attacker to disclose sensitive information stored in memory without impacting integrity or availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-27301 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) affecting Adobe Framemaker 2022.8 and earlier. This flaw could be exploited by an attacker who convinces a user to open a crafted malicious file, resulting in disclosure of sensitive memory contents. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, unchanged scope, high confidentiality impact, and no impact on integrity or availability. No official patch or remediation level has been published as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of sensitive information from the application's memory. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. Exploitation requires user interaction, limiting the attack vector to scenarios where a victim opens a malicious file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources to avoid triggering this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-18T22:02:41.399Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69decae882d89c981f18b33b
Added to database: 4/14/2026, 11:16:56 PM
Last enriched: 4/22/2026, 6:41:43 AM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 11:01:28 PM
Views: 61
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