CVE-2020-9650: Adobe Media Encoder MP4 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Adobe Media Encoder versions 14.2 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9650?
CVE-2020-9650 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Media Encoder.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit this vulnerability, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-9650?
The severity of CVE-2020-9650 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9650?
It is recommended to update to Adobe Media Encoder version 14.2 or later to fix this vulnerability.