CVE-2021-36070 Adobe Media Encoder Improper Memory Access When Parsing SVG Files Could Lead To Remote Code Execution
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious SVG file in Adobe Media Encoder.
- 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-2021-36070?
CVE-2021-36070 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder, published on 1 Sep 2021. 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 15.1 (and earlier) is affected by an improper memory access vulnerability when parsing a crafted .SVG file. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36070?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Media Encoder.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36070?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36070 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-2021-36070 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36070 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Media Encoder
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f478-2gv3-9fgr.