Remote code execution in Adobe Media Encoder

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU88310

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20772

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Media Encoder: 22.0 - 24.3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_media_encoder:22.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_media_encoder:22.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_media_encoder:22.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb24-23.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.