CVE-2025-47124: Adobe FrameMaker Out-of-Bounds Write Leads to Potential Code Execution
Adobe FrameMaker is a powerful document processing application used by many professionals. A recently discovered vulnerability, CVE-2025-47124, poses a significant risk to users. This blog post breaks down the vulnerability, its potential impact, and recommendations to mitigate the risk.
Vulnerability Details
- CVE ID: CVE-2025-47124
- Description: Adobe FrameMaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6, and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine in the context of the current user. The vulnerability requires user interaction – the victim must open a specially crafted malicious file.
- CVSS Score: 7.8 (HIGH)
- CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CVSS Vector Explanation: This score indicates a high severity. The attack vector is 'Local' (AV:L), meaning an attacker needs local access to the system, but attack complexity is low. User interaction (UI:R) is required. Successful exploitation could lead to high impact on Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (C:H/I:H/A:H).
- Exploit Requirements: User interaction (opening a malicious file) is required for exploitation.
- Affected Vendor: Adobe
- Affected Product: FrameMaker
- Affected Versions: 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier
- CWE: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds Write
- CWE Explanation: An out-of-bounds write occurs when a program writes data beyond the allocated memory buffer. This can overwrite adjacent memory regions, leading to application crashes, unexpected behavior, or, in more severe cases, arbitrary code execution.
Timeline of Events
- 2025-07-08: CVE-2025-47124 published.
- [Future Date]: Expected release of patch by Adobe. (Check Adobe Security Bulletin for Updates)
Exploitability & Real-World Risk
While user interaction is required (opening a malicious file), attackers can employ social engineering tactics to trick users into opening such files. Given the widespread use of Adobe FrameMaker in document processing, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. A successful exploit could allow attackers to gain complete control over the victim's system, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or further lateral movement within a network.
Recommendations
- Apply the Patch: Once available, promptly apply the security patch released by Adobe. Monitor Adobe's Security Bulletin for updates and the release of the patch (APSB25-66).
- Exercise Caution: Be extremely cautious when opening FrameMaker files from untrusted sources. Verify the sender's identity and ensure the file is legitimate before opening it.
- Security Awareness Training: Educate users about the risks of opening files from unknown sources and the importance of verifying the sender's identity.
Technical Insight
The out-of-bounds write vulnerability likely stems from insufficient bounds checking when processing data within a FrameMaker file. Specifically, the application might not properly validate the size or position of data being written to memory, allowing an attacker to overwrite arbitrary memory locations.
Credit to Researcher(s)
Credit for the discovery and reporting of this vulnerability goes to the security researchers at [Researcher Name/Organization].
References
Tags
#CVE-2025-47124 #AdobeFrameMaker #SecurityVulnerability #OutOfBoundsWrite #CodeExecution
Summary: CVE-2025-47124 is a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability affecting Adobe FrameMaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier. Exploitation requires a user to open a malicious file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Users are advised to apply the patch released by Adobe as soon as it becomes available and exercise caution when opening FrameMaker files from untrusted sources.
CVE ID: CVE-2025-47124
Risk Analysis: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain complete control over the user's system, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or further attacks on the network. This could result in significant financial and reputational damage.
Recommendation: Apply the security patch released by Adobe as soon as it becomes available. Exercise caution when opening FrameMaker files from untrusted sources. Educate users about the risks of opening files from unknown sources and the importance of verifying the sender's identity.
Timeline
- 2025-07-08: CVE-2025-47124 published.