CVE-2021-36070
Adobe Media Encoder vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Adobe Media Encoder version 15.1 and earlier versions were found to contain an improper memory access vulnerability when parsing crafted SVG files. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2021-36070 and is classified under CWE-788 (Access of Memory Location After End of Buffer) (Adobe Security, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is characterized as an improper memory access issue, specifically relating to accessing memory locations after the end of a buffer (CWE-788). It received a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8, with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating high severity. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction but can potentially lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (Adobe Security).

Impact

The vulnerability could potentially lead to high impacts on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability when successfully exploited. This assessment is supported by the CVSS scoring which indicates maximum impact scores across all three security metrics (Adobe Security).

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