CVE-2021-43760: Adobe Media Encoder MOV File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2023
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Updated

Adobe Media Encoder versions 22.0, 15.4.2 (and earlier) are 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 MOV file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Adobe Media Encoder<15.4.3
Adobe Media Encoder=22.0
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-43760?

The severity of CVE-2021-43760 is medium (5.5).

2

How are Adobe Media Encoder versions 22.0 and 15.4.2 (and earlier) affected by CVE-2021-43760?

Adobe Media Encoder versions 22.0 and 15.4.2 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory.

3

What could an attacker do with CVE-2021-43760?

An attacker could leverage CVE-2021-43760 to bypass mitigations such as ASLR and potentially disclose sensitive memory.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-43760?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2021-43760 requires user interaction.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-43760?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-43760 at the following reference: [link](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb21-118.html)

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