Adobe Media Encoder MXF file memory corruption vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution
CVE-2021-40780

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Media Encoder
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 March 2022

Summary

Adobe Media Encoder version 15.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Media Encoder <= 15.4.1

Media Encoder <= unspecified

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/a...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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