What is the vulnerability ID for Adobe Media Encoder?

The vulnerability ID for Adobe Media Encoder is CVE-2021-28590.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28590?

The severity of CVE-2021-28590 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

Which version of Adobe Media Encoder is affected by CVE-2021-28590?

Adobe Media Encoder version 15.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-28590.

How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2021-28590?

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-28590 by leveraging the vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-28590?

No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-28590.

How can I fix the Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder?

To fix the Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder, update to version 15.3 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28590?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-28590 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-43.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-28590

high

7.8

CWE

125

8/6/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-28590: Adobe Media Encoder VOB File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jun 08 2021(Updated: )

Adobe Media Encoder version 15.2 (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 achieve arbitrary code execution 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	<=15.2
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb21-43.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for Adobe Media Encoder?
The vulnerability ID for Adobe Media Encoder is CVE-2021-28590.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-28590?
The severity of CVE-2021-28590 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which version of Adobe Media Encoder is affected by CVE-2021-28590?
Adobe Media Encoder version 15.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-28590.
How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2021-28590?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-28590 by leveraging the vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-28590?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2021-28590.
How can I fix the Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder?
To fix the Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder, update to version 15.3 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-28590?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-28590 on the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB21-43.

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