CVE-2021-40779 Adobe Media Encoder WAV file memory corruption vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution
A memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder allows arbitrary code execution via a malicious WAV file, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2021-40779?
CVE-2021-40779 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder, published on 16 Mar 2022. 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 15.4.1 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-40779?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Media Encoder.
How do I fix CVE-2021-40779?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-40779 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-2021-40779 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-40779 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Media Encoder
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x5p6-v8jc-c232.