CVE-2025-30298: framemaker Stack Overflow — Fix

Description

Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by a Stack-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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
adobe	framemaker	2020 — 2020.8
adobe	framemaker	2022 — 2022.6
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker/apsb25-33.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-30298? +

Adobe Framemaker versions 2020.8, 2022.6 and earlier are affected by a Stack-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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-30298? +

CVE-2025-30298 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-30298? +

CVE-2025-30298 affects products from adobe, microsoft, specifically: framemaker, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-30298? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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