PT-2021-4668 · Adobe · Media Encoder

Published 2021-08-17 · Updated 2022-10-24 · CVE-2021-36070

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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

Description The issue is related to improper memory access when parsing a crafted .SVG file, which could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, where a victim must open a malicious file. This is a result of a buffer overflow in memory, enabling potential execution of arbitrary code.

Recommendations For Adobe Media Encoder versions 15.1 and earlier, update to a version that fixes the improper memory access vulnerability to prevent code execution in the context of the current user. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Buffer Overflow

Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

CWE-788

Related Identifiers

BDU:2021-05361

CVE-2021-36070

Affected Products

Media Encoder

References · 5

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2021-05361 · Security Note
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb21-70.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-36070 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36070 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/28184 · Telegram Post