CVE-2020-9646: Adobe Media Encoder MP4 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 16, 2020
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Updated

Adobe Media Encoder versions 14.2 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Media Encoder. 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 processing of MP4 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Media Encoder<=14.2

Event History

Jul 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 27, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·01:09 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9646?

CVE-2020-9646 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Media Encoder.

2

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

To exploit this vulnerability, user interaction is required, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9646?

The severity of CVE-2020-9646 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2020-9646 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2020-9646 vulnerability, it is recommended to update Adobe Media Encoder to version 14.2 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9646?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-9646 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB20-36 and Zero Day Initiative advisories.

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