What is CVE-2019-8244?

CVE-2019-8244 is a vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder CC that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited when the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8244?

Adobe Media Encoder CC version 13.1 is affected by this vulnerability.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8244?

The severity of CVE-2019-8244 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

How can I fix CVE-2019-8244?

To fix CVE-2019-8244, users should update Adobe Media Encoder CC to the latest version.

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CVE-2019-8244

medium

4.3

CWE

125

14/11/2019

8/9/2021

21/10/2023

CVE-2019-8244: Adobe Media Encoder CC MPG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Thu Nov 14 2019(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Adobe Media Encoder CC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of MPG files. Crafted data in an MPG file can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Media Encoder	<=13.1
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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What is CVE-2019-8244?
CVE-2019-8244 is a vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder CC that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited when the target visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8244?
Adobe Media Encoder CC version 13.1 is affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8244?
The severity of CVE-2019-8244 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
How can I fix CVE-2019-8244?
To fix CVE-2019-8244, users should update Adobe Media Encoder CC to the latest version.

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