CVE-2023-47042 ZDI-CAN-21696: Adobe Media Encoder MP4 File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Media Encoder allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious MP4 file.
- 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-2023-47042?
CVE-2023-47042 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder, published on 16 Nov 2023. 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 24.0.2 (and earlier) and 23.6 (and earlier) are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-47042?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Media Encoder.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47042?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-47042 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-2023-47042 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-47042 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Media Encoder
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7v7f-x2f7-mvqq.