What is the severity of CVE-2019-7842?

The severity of CVE-2019-7842 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2019-7842?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2019-7842 by executing arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe MediaEncoder CC through user interaction with a malicious page or file.

What software is affected by CVE-2019-7842?

Adobe MediaEncoder CC version 13.0.2 is affected by CVE-2019-7842.

How can I fix CVE-2019-7842?

To fix CVE-2019-7842, update your Adobe MediaEncoder CC installation to a version that is not vulnerable.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7842?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-7842 in the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108317), [Adobe Security Bulletin](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb19-29.html), [Zero Day Initiative](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-477/)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-7842

high

8.8

CWE

416

22/5/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-7842: Adobe MediaEncoder CC TIF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed May 22 2019(Updated: )

Adobe Media Encoder version 13.0.2 has a use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe MediaEncoder
Adobe Media Encoder	=13.0.2
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7842?
The severity of CVE-2019-7842 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2019-7842?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2019-7842 by executing arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe MediaEncoder CC through user interaction with a malicious page or file.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-7842?
Adobe MediaEncoder CC version 13.0.2 is affected by CVE-2019-7842.
How can I fix CVE-2019-7842?
To fix CVE-2019-7842, update your Adobe MediaEncoder CC installation to a version that is not vulnerable.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-7842?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-7842 in the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108317), [Adobe Security Bulletin](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb19-29.html), [Zero Day Initiative](https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-477/)

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