CVE-2021-28569
First published: Wed Sep 08 2021(Updated: )
Adobe Media Encoder version 15.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive memory information in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Media Encoder | <=15.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28569?
CVE-2021-28569 is an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability affecting Adobe Media Encoder version 15.1 (and earlier), which can result in the disclosure of sensitive memory information.
How does CVE-2021-28569 affect Adobe Media Encoder?
CVE-2021-28569 can allow an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a specially crafted file to disclose sensitive memory information in the context of the current user.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28569?
CVE-2021-28569 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability with a severity value of 4.3.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-28569?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-28569 by leveraging a specially crafted file to trigger an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder, leading to the disclosure of sensitive memory information.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-28569?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-28569.
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