Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-21699: ZDI-23-1667: 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-2023-47043.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Media Encoder 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-21699?

    ZDI-CAN-21699 has been assigned a CVSS rating indicating a critical severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-21699?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-21699, update Adobe Media Encoder to the latest version provided by Adobe that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of attack is associated with ZDI-CAN-21699?

    ZDI-CAN-21699 is associated with remote code execution attacks that require user interaction to exploit.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-21699?

    Users of Adobe Media Encoder 2022 are affected by ZDI-CAN-21699 and should take immediate action to secure their systems.

  • What must a user do for ZDI-CAN-21699 to be exploited?

    For ZDI-CAN-21699 to be exploited, the user must visit a malicious web page or open a malicious file.

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