Adobe Media Encoder up to 15.4 m4a File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Adobe Media Encoder up to 15.4. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component m4a File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-42721. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Adobe Media Encoder up to 15.4. This affects some unknown processing of the component m4a File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 11/17/2021 as apsb21-70. It is possible to read the advisory at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-42721 since 10/19/2021. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb21-70
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-42721 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-42721
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-186759

Entryinfo

Created: 11/17/2021 18:39
Updated: 11/19/2021 17:22
Changes: 11/17/2021 18:39 (49), 11/19/2021 17:15 (1), 11/19/2021 17:22 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:BAB:103

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