CVE-2020-9649
CVE-2020-9649 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Adobe Media Encoder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Media Encoder versions 14.2 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-9649?
- Adobe Media Encoder versions 14.2 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
- How severe is CVE-2020-9649?
- CVE-2020-9649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-9649 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-9649?
- CVE-2020-9649 affects Adobe Media Encoder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-9649?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-9649 published?
- CVE-2020-9649 was published on 2020-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb20-36.html
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-882/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:media_encoder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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