What is the severity of ZDI-20-883?

The severity of ZDI-20-883 is critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-20-883?

To fix ZDI-20-883, update Adobe Media Encoder to the latest version as recommended by Adobe.

What systems are affected by ZDI-20-883?

ZDI-20-883 affects installations of Adobe Media Encoder on systems where user interaction can occur.

What type of attacks can ZDI-20-883 exploit?

ZDI-20-883 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious pages or files.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-20-883?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-20-883, as the target must visit a malicious site or open a malicious file.

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ZDI-20-883

high

7.8

27/2/2025

ZDI-20-883: Adobe Media Encoder MP4 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write 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 MP4 files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write 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-20-883?
The severity of ZDI-20-883 is critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-20-883?
To fix ZDI-20-883, update Adobe Media Encoder to the latest version as recommended by Adobe.
What systems are affected by ZDI-20-883?
ZDI-20-883 affects installations of Adobe Media Encoder on systems where user interaction can occur.
What type of attacks can ZDI-20-883 exploit?
ZDI-20-883 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through malicious pages or files.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-20-883?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-20-883, as the target must visit a malicious site or open a malicious file.

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