What is the severity of CVE-2024-20772?

CVE-2024-20772 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20772?

To fix CVE-2024-20772, update Adobe Media Encoder to version 24.3 or later, or to version 23.6.5 or later.

What is the impact of CVE-2024-20772 if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2024-20772 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20772?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-20772 requires user interaction, specifically the victim must open a malicious file.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-20772

high

7.8

CWE

121 119 787

10/4/2024

5/12/2024

CVE-2024-20772: Adobe Media Encoder 2024 AI file parsing Stack based buffer overflow

Q: What versions of Adobe Media Encoder are affected by CVE-2024-20772?

Adobe Media Encoder versions 24.2.1, 23.6.4 and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-20772.

First published: Wed Apr 10 2024(Updated: )

Media Encoder versions 24.2.1, 23.6.4 and earlier are affected by a Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in 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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Any of
Adobe Media Encoder 2022	<23.6.5
Adobe Media Encoder 2022	>=24.0<24.3
Any of
macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb24-23.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20772?
CVE-2024-20772 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20772?
To fix CVE-2024-20772, update Adobe Media Encoder to version 24.3 or later, or to version 23.6.5 or later.
What versions of Adobe Media Encoder are affected by CVE-2024-20772?
Adobe Media Encoder versions 24.2.1, 23.6.4 and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-20772.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-20772 if exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2024-20772 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20772?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-20772 requires user interaction, specifically the victim must open a malicious file.

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