What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-36016.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36016?

The severity of CVE-2021-36016 is medium with a severity value of 3.3.

What software is affected by CVE-2021-36016?

Adobe Media Encoder version 15.2 is affected by CVE-2021-36016 on Windows OS.

How can CVE-2021-36016 be exploited?

CVE-2021-36016 can be exploited by a remote attacker when a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-36016?

Yes, Adobe has released a security bulletin with fixes for CVE-2021-36016. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Adobe Media Encoder.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-36016

medium

4.3

CWE

125

20/8/2021

4/8/2024

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-36016: Adobe Media Encoder FLV File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Q: What is the title of the vulnerability?

The title of the vulnerability is Adobe Media Encoder FLV File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability.

First published: Fri Aug 20 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 read arbitrary file system 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	<=15.2
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-36016.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is Adobe Media Encoder FLV File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-36016?
The severity of CVE-2021-36016 is medium with a severity value of 3.3.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-36016?
Adobe Media Encoder version 15.2 is affected by CVE-2021-36016 on Windows OS.
How can CVE-2021-36016 be exploited?
CVE-2021-36016 can be exploited by a remote attacker when a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-36016?
Yes, Adobe has released a security bulletin with fixes for CVE-2021-36016. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Adobe Media Encoder.

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