Adobe Media Encoder up to 14.2 out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Media Encoder up to 14.2 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-9650. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Adobe Media Encoder up to 14.2. Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Adobe Media Encoder versions 14.2 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

The weakness was released 07/17/2020 as APSB20-36 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-9650 since 03/02/2020. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/22/2024).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 209497 (Adobe Media Encoder < 14.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB20-36) (macOS)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (209497). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-158734 and VDB-158735. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 209497
Nessus Name: Adobe Media Encoder < 14.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB20-36) (macOS)

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03/02/2020 🔍
07/17/2020 +137 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB20-36
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2020-9650 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-9650
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-158736
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/17/2020 12:33
Updated: 05/05/2025 11:04
Changes: 07/17/2020 12:33 (39), 07/17/2020 12:38 (17), 11/04/2020 13:03 (1), 10/22/2024 08:28 (17), 05/05/2025 11:04 (3)
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