CVE-2021-40777

Adobe Media Encoder WAV file memory corruption vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution

Published Mar 16, 2022 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.7% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-27942 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.
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
adobe
Published
Updated
Apr 23, 2025, 6:53 PM
Reserved
Sep 8, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 16, 2022, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:07 AM