CVE-2024-49554: Media Encoder | NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

Published Dec 10, 2024
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Updated

Media Encoder versions 25.0, 24.6.3 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could result in an application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, leading to a denial of service condition. 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<24.6.4
Adobe Media Encoder=25.0
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49554?

CVE-2024-49554 has a severity level that can lead to application denial-of-service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-49554?

To fix CVE-2024-49554, update Adobe Media Encoder to version 24.6.4 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Media Encoder are affected by CVE-2024-49554?

Adobe Media Encoder versions 25.0, 24.6.3 and earlier are affected by CVE-2024-49554.

4

Can CVE-2024-49554 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an attacker could exploit CVE-2024-49554 remotely to crash the application.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-49554?

CVE-2024-49554 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability.

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