Adobe Media Encoder M4A file memory corruption vulnerability could lead to remote code execution
CVE-2021-46818

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Media Encoder
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 June 2022

Summary

Adobe Media Encoder version 15.4 (and earlier) are affected by a memory corruption vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve 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 M4A file.

Affected Version(s)

Media Encoder <= 15.4

Media Encoder <= unspecified

References

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