CVE-2021-46817
First published: Mon Jun 13 2022(Updated: )
Adobe Media Encoder version 15.4 (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 M4A file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Media Encoder | <15.4.1 | |
| Apple macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-46817?
CVE-2021-46817 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder version 15.4 and earlier.
How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2021-46817?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2021-46817 by leveraging the memory corruption vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
What version of Adobe Media Encoder is affected by CVE-2021-46817?
Adobe Media Encoder version 15.4 and earlier are affected by CVE-2021-46817.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-46817?
CVE-2021-46817 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2021-46817?
To mitigate CVE-2021-46817, it is recommended to update Adobe Media Encoder to version 15.4.1 or later, as mentioned in the official Adobe security advisory.
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