Adobe Media Encoder up to 13.1 out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Adobe Media Encoder up to 13.1. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-8242. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Adobe Media Encoder up to 13.1. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Adobe Media Encoder versions 13.1 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

The weakness was shared 11/14/2019 as APSB19-52 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-8242. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The entries VDB-145808, VDB-145810, VDB-145811 and VDB-145812 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

02/12/2019 🔍
11/14/2019 +275 days 🔍
11/15/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/05/2025 +1998 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB19-52
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-8242 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8242
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-145809
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/15/2019 11:48
Updated: 05/05/2025 19:43
Changes: 11/15/2019 11:48 (41), 11/15/2019 11:53 (16), 02/20/2024 14:48 (4), 05/05/2025 19:43 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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