CVE-2024-41873: Media Encoder | Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
Published 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.
Affected Software
4 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Media Encoder<23.6.9
Adobe Media Encoder>=24.0<=24.6
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Sep 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-41873?
CVE-2024-41873 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-41873?
To fix CVE-2024-41873, update Adobe Media Encoder to version 24.6 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-41873?
CVE-2024-41873 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
4
What versions of Adobe Media Encoder are affected by CVE-2024-41873?
Affected versions of Adobe Media Encoder include 24.5, 23.6.8 and earlier.
5
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-41873?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-41873 requires user interaction.