Remote code execution in Adobe Media Encoder
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-36070 CVE-2021-42721 CVE-2021-42726 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-788 CWE-119 CWE-787 |
| 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 information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer
EUVDB-ID: #VU55938
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36070
CWE-ID:
CWE-788 - Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Media Encoder: 15.0 - 15.4
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb21-70.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.
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU59038
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42721
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing M4A files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted M4A 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Media Encoder: 15.0 - 15.4
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb21-70.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.
3) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU59039
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42726
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing M4A files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted M4A file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Media Encoder: 15.0 - 15.4
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb21-70.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.
