CVE-2019-8246 Memory corruption in Adobe Media Encoder
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-8246?
CVE-2019-8246 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder, published on 14 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Adobe Media Encoder versions 13.1 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8246?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Media Encoder.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8246?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8246 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-8246 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8246 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Media Encoder
- CVE-2019-7842 Use after free in Adobe Media Encoder
- CVE-2026-47971 Media Encoder | Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)
- CVE-2026-47976 Media Encoder | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
- CVE-2026-48366 Media Encoder | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
- CVE-2026-48370 Media Encoder | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfpf-jvvq-wj6j.