What is the severity of ZDI-20-882?

The severity of ZDI-20-882 is critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-20-882?

To fix ZDI-20-882, users should update Adobe Media Encoder to the latest version provided by Adobe.

What causes the vulnerability ZDI-20-882?

ZDI-20-882 is caused by a flaw that allows for the execution of arbitrary code when a user interacts with a malicious page or file.

Who is affected by vulnerability ZDI-20-882?

Vulnerability ZDI-20-882 affects users of Adobe Media Encoder that have not applied the necessary security updates.

What type of attacks can exploit ZDI-20-882?

ZDI-20-882 can be exploited through social engineering tactics where the target opens a malicious file or visits a compromised web page.

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ZDI-20-882

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7.8

27/2/2025

ZDI-20-882: Adobe Media Encoder 3GP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Media Encoder. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of 3GP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Media Encoder 2022

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What is the severity of ZDI-20-882?
The severity of ZDI-20-882 is critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-20-882?
To fix ZDI-20-882, users should update Adobe Media Encoder to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What causes the vulnerability ZDI-20-882?
ZDI-20-882 is caused by a flaw that allows for the execution of arbitrary code when a user interacts with a malicious page or file.
Who is affected by vulnerability ZDI-20-882?
Vulnerability ZDI-20-882 affects users of Adobe Media Encoder that have not applied the necessary security updates.
What type of attacks can exploit ZDI-20-882?
ZDI-20-882 can be exploited through social engineering tactics where the target opens a malicious file or visits a compromised web page.

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