CVE-2020-24423 Uncontrolled Search Path in Adobe Media Encoder for Windows
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious file in Adobe Media Encoder for Windows.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-24423?
CVE-2020-24423 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder, published on 21 Oct 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Media Encoder version 14.4 (and earlier) for Windows is affected by an uncontrolled search path vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24423?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Media Encoder.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24423?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24423 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-24423 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24423 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Media Encoder
Sources
Also known as GHSA-76f2-2xjh-5prf.