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

Published Apr 10, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Media Encoder<23.6.5
Adobe Media Encoder>=24.0<24.3
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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