PT-2021-3408 · Adobe · Media Encoder

Published 2021-05-11 · Updated 2021-09-14 · CVE-2021-28569

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.3

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Adobe Media Encoder version 15.1 and earlier

Description The issue is related to an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive memory information in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction, where a victim must open a malicious file.

Recommendations For Adobe Media Encoder version 15.1 and earlier, consider avoiding the use of the vulnerable file parsing functionality until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, refrain from opening suspicious or untrusted files with Adobe Media Encoder to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Out of bounds Read

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-03259

CVE-2021-28569

Affected Products

Media Encoder

References · 7

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-03259 · Security Note
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb21-32.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-28569 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28569 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/28514 · Telegram Post
• https://cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2021051223 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/20858 · Telegram Post