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

The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Media Encoder vulnerability is CVE-2021-36070.

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability is Adobe Media Encoder version 15.1 (and earlier).

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-36070?

The severity rating of CVE-2021-36070 is critical, with a severity value of 7.8.

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, Adobe has released a security update to address this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to Adobe Media Encoder version 15.4 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-36070

critical

9.3

CWE

119 788

1/9/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-36070: Adobe Media Encoder Improper Memory Access When Parsing SVG Files Could Lead To Remote Code Execution

Q: How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging an improper memory access vulnerability when parsing a crafted .SVG file, allowing them to execute code in the context of the current user.

First published: Wed Sep 01 2021(Updated: )

Adobe Media Encoder version 15.1 (and earlier) is affected by an improper memory access vulnerability when parsing a crafted .SVG file. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code 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	<=15.4
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb21-70.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Media Encoder vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Media Encoder vulnerability is CVE-2021-36070.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability is Adobe Media Encoder version 15.1 (and earlier).
What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-36070?
The severity rating of CVE-2021-36070 is critical, with a severity value of 7.8.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging an improper memory access vulnerability when parsing a crafted .SVG file, allowing them to execute code in the context of the current user.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, Adobe has released a security update to address this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to Adobe Media Encoder version 15.4 or later.

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