Download the updated CoolTypeDLL.zip file applicable for your product's version.
Problem
A security vulnerability that results in out-of-bound read access while parsing PDF files is identified in FrameMaker 2020 Summer release Update 1 and earlier and 2019 release (version 2019.0.8 and earlier.) For more information about this vulnerability, see Adobe Security Bulletin.
Solution
To resolve this issue, do the following:
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Extract the contents of the ZIP file.
The ZIP contains the updated CoolType.dll file.
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Navigate to the FrameMaker install location.
The default install location corresponding to your version of FrameMaker is:
- FrameMaker 2020 release: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe FrameMaker 2020
- FrameMaker (2019 release) 64-bit: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe FrameMaker 2019
- FrameMaker (2019 release) 32-bit: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe FrameMaker 2019
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Replace the existing CoolType.dll file with the updated file you extracted in Step 2.
When you are prompted, click Yes to overwrite the existing file.
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Launch FrameMaker.