CVE-2024-30278
CVE-2024-30278 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)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-28199
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Adobe Media Encoder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Media Encoder versions 23.6.5, 24.3 and earlier Answer: 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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-30278?
- Media Encoder versions 23.6.5, 24.3 and earlier Answer: 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.
- How severe is CVE-2024-30278?
- CVE-2024-30278 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-2024-30278 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-30278?
- CVE-2024-30278 affects Adobe Media Encoder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-30278?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-30278 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-30278 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-28199.
- When was CVE-2024-30278 published?
- CVE-2024-30278 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:media_encoder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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