Adobe Media Encoder 13.0.2 Use-After-Free memory corruption

A vulnerability has been found in Adobe Media Encoder 13.0.2 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects a functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability (Use-After-Free). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 05/14/2019 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is available at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-7842 since 02/12/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/23/2019).

Upgrading to version 13.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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• Adobe

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• Media Encoder

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Class: Memory corruption / Use-After-Free (CWE-119)
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Upgrade: Media Encoder 13.1

02/12/2019 CVE assigned
05/14/2019 +91 days Advisory disclosed
05/14/2019 +0 days Countermeasure disclosed
05/23/2019 +9 days VulDB entry created
05/23/2019 +0 days VulDB last updateAdvisory: helpx.adobe.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2019-7842 (?)
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Created: 05/23/2019 12:35 PM
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