CVE-2020-9657 in Premiere Rush
Summary
by MITRE
Adobe Premiere Rush versions 1.5.12 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/27/2020
Adobe Premiere Rush is a video editing application designed for mobile and desktop platforms that enables users to create and edit video content with professional-grade features. The application processes various media files including video, audio, and image formats through its integrated editing pipeline. This vulnerability exists within the application's handling of specific media file structures that are processed during import and editing operations. The out-of-bounds write flaw occurs when the application attempts to write data to memory locations beyond the allocated buffer boundaries, which can result in unpredictable behavior and system instability. This type of vulnerability falls under the category of memory corruption issues that are commonly exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized control over affected systems. The vulnerability specifically affects versions 1.5.12 and earlier, indicating that Adobe has likely addressed this issue in subsequent releases through code modifications and memory boundary checks. The potential for arbitrary code execution represents a critical security risk as it allows attackers to run malicious code with the privileges of the affected application, potentially leading to complete system compromise. According to the common weakness enumeration framework, this vulnerability maps to CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write, which is classified as a memory safety issue that directly impacts the integrity of application memory management. The attack surface for this vulnerability involves users who import or process specific media files that trigger the flawed buffer handling logic within the application's media processing engine. From an adversary tactics perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter, as successful exploitation could enable attackers to execute malicious commands through the compromised application environment. The operational impact extends beyond simple application crashes to potentially provide attackers with persistent access to user devices, especially when users regularly process media files from untrusted sources. The vulnerability demonstrates how multimedia applications are particularly susceptible to memory corruption issues due to the complex data structures and processing requirements involved in handling various media formats. Organizations using Adobe Premiere Rush should prioritize immediate patching of affected versions to prevent exploitation, as the vulnerability could be leveraged by threat actors targeting creative professionals or media production environments. The remediation approach involves updating to Adobe Premiere Rush version 1.5.13 or later, which includes proper bounds checking and memory management controls to prevent the out-of-bounds write condition. Security teams should monitor for potential exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability through network traffic analysis or endpoint detection systems that can identify unusual application behavior patterns. The risk assessment for this vulnerability indicates a high severity classification due to the potential for remote code execution, making it a critical priority for security operations teams to address through comprehensive patch management processes. This vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices in multimedia applications and demonstrates how seemingly benign file processing operations can introduce critical security risks when proper input validation and memory management are not implemented.