CVE-2021-43013: Adobe Media Encoder memory corruption vulnerability could lead to remote code execution
First published: Tue Oct 26 2021(Updated: )
Adobe Media Encoder version 15.4.1 (and earlier) are affected by a memory corruption vulnerability. 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 psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Media Encoder | <=15.4.1 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Adobe Media Encoder | <=15.4.1 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-43013.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-43013?
CVE-2021-43013 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).
Which version of Adobe Media Encoder is affected?
Adobe Media Encoder version 15.4.1 (and earlier) are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the impact of this vulnerability?
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Is Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows affected by this vulnerability?
No, Apple macOS and Microsoft Windows are not affected by this vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2021-43013?
Updating Adobe Media Encoder to version 15.4.2 or later resolves this vulnerability.
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