CVE-2020-24424: Uncontrolled Search Path in Adobe Premiere Pro for Windows

Published Oct 21, 2020
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Updated

Adobe Premiere Pro version 14.4 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path element that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Adobe Premiere Pro<=14.4
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-24424?

CVE-2020-24424 is a vulnerability in Adobe Premiere Pro version 14.4 and earlier that could allow arbitrary code execution by an attacker.

2

How does CVE-2020-24424 affect Adobe Premiere Pro?

CVE-2020-24424 affects Adobe Premiere Pro version 14.4 and earlier by allowing an uncontrolled search path element that could result in arbitrary code execution.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24424?

The severity of CVE-2020-24424 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-24424?

To exploit CVE-2020-24424, an attacker would need a victim to open a malicious file, requiring user interaction.

5

How can I protect myself from CVE-2020-24424?

To protect yourself from CVE-2020-24424, update Adobe Premiere Pro to the latest version, as indicated in the Adobe security bulletin APSB20-64.

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