CVE-2020-9739
First published: Fri Sep 18 2020(Updated: )
Adobe Media Encoder version 14.3.2 (and earlier versions) has an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could be exploited to read past the end of an allocated buffer, possibly resulting in a crash or disclosure of sensitive information from other memory locations. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Media Encoder | <=14.3.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9739?
CVE-2020-9739 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder version 14.3.2 and earlier versions.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-9739?
The severity of CVE-2020-9739 is high with a CVSS score of 7.1.
How does CVE-2020-9739 affect Adobe Media Encoder?
CVE-2020-9739 affects Adobe Media Encoder version 14.3.2 and earlier versions, allowing an attacker to read past the end of an allocated buffer, potentially leading to a crash or disclosure of sensitive information.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2020-9739?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2020-9739.
How can I fix CVE-2020-9739?
To fix CVE-2020-9739, update your Adobe Media Encoder software to version 14.4 or later, as recommended by Adobe.
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