Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Media Encoder - CVE-2023-47042
Published: November 15, 2023 / Updated: November 16, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83177
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-47042
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Adobe Media Encoder
How to mitigate CVE-2023-47042
Install updates from vendor's website.
Adobe Media Encoder - addressed in versions 23.6.2, 24.0.3