What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-7779?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-7779 is critical, as it allows remote code execution on vulnerable systems.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-7779?

To fix ZDI-CAN-7779, users should update Adobe MediaEncoder CC to the latest version provided by Adobe.

What are the potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-7779?

Exploitation of ZDI-CAN-7779 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to potentially take control of the affected system.

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-7779?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-7779, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Which versions of Adobe MediaEncoder are affected by ZDI-CAN-7779?

ZDI-CAN-7779 affects vulnerable installations of Adobe MediaEncoder CC prior to the security update.

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ZDI-CAN-7779

high

7.8

27/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-7779: Adobe MediaEncoder CC TIF File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe MediaEncoder CC. 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 TIF files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. 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-CAN-7779?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-7779 is critical, as it allows remote code execution on vulnerable systems.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-7779?
To fix ZDI-CAN-7779, users should update Adobe MediaEncoder CC to the latest version provided by Adobe.
What are the potential impacts of ZDI-CAN-7779?
Exploitation of ZDI-CAN-7779 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing attackers to potentially take control of the affected system.
Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-7779?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-7779, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which versions of Adobe MediaEncoder are affected by ZDI-CAN-7779?
ZDI-CAN-7779 affects vulnerable installations of Adobe MediaEncoder CC prior to the security update.

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