CVE-2025-54232
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Publication date: 2025-08-12
Last updated on: 2025-08-14
Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| adobe | framemaker | to 2020.9 (exc) |
| adobe | framemaker | From 2022 (inc) to 2022.7 (exc) |
| microsoft | windows | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-416 | The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Use After Free issue in Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier. It occurs when the software improperly handles memory, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user. Exploiting this vulnerability requires the victim to open a malicious file, which triggers the issue.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system with the same privileges as the current user. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or disrupting system operations. However, exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources, as exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file. Additionally, update Adobe Framemaker to a version later than 2022.6 or 2020.8 where this vulnerability is fixed.