Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-21698: ZDI-23-1666: Adobe Media Encoder MP4 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Nov 15 2023(Updated: )

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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2023-47040.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Media Encoder 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-21698?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-21698 is elevated due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-21698?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-21698, users should update Adobe Media Encoder to the latest version available from Adobe.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-21698?

    Users of Adobe Media Encoder 2022 are affected by ZDI-CAN-21698.

  • What is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-21698?

    Exploitation of ZDI-CAN-21698 requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

  • What are the consequences of ZDI-CAN-21698?

    The consequences of ZDI-CAN-21698 include potential remote code execution, allowing attackers to run arbitrary code on affected systems.

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