Remote code execution in Adobe Media Encoder
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-24423 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-426 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Adobe Media Encoder Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Adobe |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Untrusted search path
EUVDB-ID: #VU47843
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24423
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Media Encoder: 13.1 - 14.4
External linkshttp://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.
