Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Audition - CVE-2024-20739
Published: February 13, 2024 / Updated: February 17, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU86468
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-2024-20739
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 AVI 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 Audition
How to mitigate CVE-2024-20739
Install updates from vendor's website.
Adobe Audition - addressed in versions 23.6.4, 24.2