CVE-2021-36013
First published: Mon Aug 23 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-36013?
CVE-2021-36013 is an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder version 15.2 and earlier.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36013?
CVE-2021-36013 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How does CVE-2021-36013 affect Adobe Media Encoder?
CVE-2021-36013 affects Adobe Media Encoder version 15.2 and earlier by allowing an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-36013?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-36013 by leveraging the Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in a specially crafted file.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-36013?
Yes, Adobe has released a security bulletin (APSB21-43) that provides the fix for CVE-2021-36013. Update to the latest version of Adobe Media Encoder to mitigate the vulnerability.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/adobe
- canonical/adobe media encoder
- version/adobe media encoder/15.2