CVE-2021-36060: Adobe Media Encoder MPEG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 6, 2023
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Updated

Adobe Media Encoder version 15.2 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Media Encoder<15.4
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Media Encoder vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Media Encoder vulnerability is CVE-2021-36060.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-36060?

The severity rating of CVE-2021-36060 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-36060?

The affected software for CVE-2021-36060 is Adobe Media Encoder version 15.2 and earlier.

4

What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-36060?

CVE-2021-36060 could lead to the disclosure of sensitive memory and allow bypassing of mitigations such as ASLR.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-36060?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2021-36060 requires user interaction.

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