CVE-2020-9744: Adobe Media Encoder WMV File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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-2020-9744?
CVE-2020-9744 refers to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder version 14.3.2 and earlier versions.
How severe is CVE-2020-9744?
CVE-2020-9744 has a severity rating of 7.1, which is considered high.
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-9744?
The affected software for CVE-2020-9744 is Adobe Media Encoder version 14.3.2 and earlier versions.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-9744?
CVE-2020-9744 could be exploited to read past the end of an allocated buffer, potentially leading to a crash or disclosure of sensitive information from other memory locations.
How can CVE-2020-9744 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2020-9744, update Adobe Media Encoder to version 14.4 or later.
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