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Adobe Media Encoder < 23.6.9 / 24.0 < 24.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB24-53) (macOS)
high Nessus Plugin ID 206915
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Synopsis
The Adobe Media Encoder instance installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Adobe Media Encoder installed on the remote macOS host is prior to 23.6.9, 24.6. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the APSB24-53 advisory.- Media Encoder versions 24.5, 23.6.8 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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. (CVE-2024-39377)
- Media Encoder versions 24.5, 23.6.8 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user.
Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
(CVE-2024-41871)
- Media Encoder versions 24.5, 23.6.8 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. (CVE-2024-41870, CVE-2024-41872, CVE-2024-41873)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to Adobe Media Encoder version 23.6.9, 24.6 or later.See Also
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb24-53.html
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 206915
File Name: macos_adobe_media_encoder_apsb24-53.nasl
Version: 1.5
Type: local
Agent: macosx
Family: MacOS X Local Security Checks
Published: 9/10/2024
Updated: 10/4/2024
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.2
Temporal Score: 5.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-41871
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.8
Temporal Score: 6.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:adobe:media_encoder
Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/MacOSX/Version, installed_sw/Adobe Media Encoder
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 9/10/2024
Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/10/2024
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2024-39377, CVE-2024-41870, CVE-2024-41871, CVE-2024-41872, CVE-2024-41873