CVE-2026-47979: Media Encoder | Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
Published Jul 14, 2026
·Updated
Media Encoder is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Media Encoder<=25.6.5
Adobe Media Encoder>=26.0<=26.2.2
Event History
Jul 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-47979?
The severity of CVE-2026-47979 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-47979?
To fix CVE-2026-47979, update Adobe Media Encoder to the latest version provided by Adobe.
3
What does CVE-2026-47979 affect?
CVE-2026-47979 affects Adobe Media Encoder and can lead to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
4
What impact does CVE-2026-47979 have?
CVE-2026-47979 could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information from memory.
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What is required for the exploitation of CVE-2026-47979?
Exploitation of CVE-2026-47979 requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file.