What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-13812?

ZDI-CAN-13812 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote information disclosure.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-13812?

To fix ZDI-CAN-13812, users should update Adobe Media Encoder to the latest version as recommended in Adobe's security advisories.

What type of attack exploits ZDI-CAN-13812?

ZDI-CAN-13812 can be exploited through social engineering, where a user must visit a malicious webpage or open a harmful file.

Which versions of Adobe Media Encoder are affected by ZDI-CAN-13812?

Adobe Media Encoder versions prior to the latest security update are susceptible to the ZDI-CAN-13812 vulnerability.

Is user interaction necessary for ZDI-CAN-13812?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-13812, as the target must engage with the malicious content.

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ZDI-CAN-13812

low

3.3

27/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-13812: Adobe Media Encoder FLV File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 parsing of FLV 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary 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-CAN-13812?
ZDI-CAN-13812 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote information disclosure.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-13812?
To fix ZDI-CAN-13812, users should update Adobe Media Encoder to the latest version as recommended in Adobe's security advisories.
What type of attack exploits ZDI-CAN-13812?
ZDI-CAN-13812 can be exploited through social engineering, where a user must visit a malicious webpage or open a harmful file.
Which versions of Adobe Media Encoder are affected by ZDI-CAN-13812?
Adobe Media Encoder versions prior to the latest security update are susceptible to the ZDI-CAN-13812 vulnerability.
Is user interaction necessary for ZDI-CAN-13812?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-13812, as the target must engage with the malicious content.

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