7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated
Advisory Published

CVE-2020-9649: Adobe Media Encoder 3GP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Jul 16 2020(Updated: )

Adobe Media Encoder versions 14.2 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Media Encoder<=14.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9649?

    CVE-2020-9649 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations.

  • How does CVE-2020-9649 work?

    CVE-2020-9649 is exploited when a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file, triggering an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the processing of 3GP files.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9649?

    CVE-2020-9649 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, which is considered high.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9649?

    To fix CVE-2020-9649, users should apply the necessary security updates provided by Adobe.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9649?

    More information about CVE-2020-9649 can be found on the Adobe Security Bulletin (APSB20-36) and Zero Day Initiative advisories.

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