CVE-2019-8241 Information disclosure in Adobe Media Encoder

Medium 4.3 Published 14 Nov 2019 Updated 5 May 2025

An out-of-bounds read in Adobe Media Encoder allows attackers to disclose sensitive information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-8241?

CVE-2019-8241 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder, published on 14 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8241?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Media Encoder.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8241?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8241 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-8241 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8241 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Media Encoder vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gh4f-5mq5-pphc.