Remote code execution in Adobe Media Encoder

1) Untrusted search path

EUVDB-ID: #VU47843

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24423

CWE-ID: CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to an untrusted search path. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Media Encoder: 13.1 - 14.4

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_media_encoder:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_media_encoder:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_media_encoder:14.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb20-65.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.