Vulnerability · Published Jun 13, 2022 · Assigned by adobe
CVE-2021-46818Adobe Media Encoder M4A file memory corruption vulnerability could lead to remote code execution
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity out-of-bounds write in Media Encoder from Adobe. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.1% (higher than 82% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)2.1%top 18.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Adobe Media Encoder version 15.4 (and earlier) are affected by a memory corruption vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious M4A file.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Media Encoder | unspecified – through 15.4unspecified – through None |
Weakness: CWE-787 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H