CVE-2024-41871: Media Encoder | Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
First published: Fri Sep 13 2024(Updated: )
Media Encoder versions 24.5, 23.6.8 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 file.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Media Encoder 2022 | <23.6.9 | |
| Adobe Media Encoder 2022 | >=24.0<24.6 | |
| Any of | ||
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-41871?
CVE-2024-41871 has a high severity rating due to its potential to disclose sensitive memory information.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41871?
To mitigate CVE-2024-41871, upgrade Adobe Media Encoder to version 24.6 or later.
What versions of Adobe Media Encoder are affected by CVE-2024-41871?
CVE-2024-41871 affects Adobe Media Encoder versions 24.5, 23.6.8, and earlier.
Can CVE-2024-41871 be exploited without user interaction?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-41871 requires user interaction.
What are the risks associated with not addressing CVE-2024-41871?
Not addressing CVE-2024-41871 may allow attackers to bypass security measures like ASLR and access sensitive data.
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