CVE-2024-41873: 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-2024-41873?
CVE-2024-41873 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41873?
To fix CVE-2024-41873, update Adobe Media Encoder to version 24.6 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-41873?
CVE-2024-41873 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
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.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-41873?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-41873 requires user interaction.
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