CVE-2021-46817: adobe media_encoder Out-of-bounds Write
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-46817 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in adobe media_encoder. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 13-06-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 23-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Adobe Media Encoder version 15.4 (and earlier) are affected by a memory corruption vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve 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 M4A file.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.95%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
80%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.95% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Adobe1 product
- media_encoder≥ unspecified, ≤ 15.4 | ≥ unspecified, ≤ None | < 15.4.1
1 vendor · 1 product