CVE-2020-3764 Memory corruption in Adobe Media Encoder

High 7.8 Published 20 Feb 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An out-of-bounds write in Adobe Media Encoder allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted files.

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-2020-3764?

CVE-2020-3764 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder, published on 20 Feb 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 versions 14.0 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-2020-3764?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Media Encoder.

How do I fix CVE-2020-3764?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-3764 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-2020-3764 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-3764 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Media Encoder vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jcjp-9xp8-pch4.