CVE-2026-104342: Adobe FrameMaker use-after-free vulnerability in memory handling

CVE-2026-104342 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-10-13

Adobe FrameMaker, a document layout and publishing application, contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user's computer. An attacker can exploit this by crafting a malicious FrameMaker document file and convincing a user to open it, resulting in complete system compromise under the user's privileges.

Technologies: Adobe FrameMaker 2022, Adobe FrameMaker 2026. Vendors: Adobe.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-104342 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-104342 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-104342?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 13 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Adobe FrameMaker 2022 17.0.9.866 and earlier; Adobe FrameMaker 2026 18.0.0.206 and earlier.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-104342?
Yes: fixed in FrameMaker 2026 18.0.1.312; FrameMaker 2022 17.0.10.928. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-104342 attacked?
It is attacked with local access.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-104342?
Check whether you run Adobe FrameMaker 2022 or Adobe FrameMaker 2026 at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: FrameMaker 2026 18.0.1.312; FrameMaker 2022 17.0.10.928

Technical details

CVE-2026-104342 is a use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in Adobe FrameMaker's memory management. The vulnerability requires user interaction (opening a malicious file) and operates with local attack vector and no privilege requirements. Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A patch is available in updated versions.

Affected products

  • Adobe FrameMaker 2026 18.0.0.206 and earlier
  • Adobe FrameMaker 2022 17.0.9.866 and earlier

Timeline

  • 2026-10-13: disclosed

References

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