Adobe Media Encoder Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability Leading to Arbitrary Code Execution

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing out-of-bounds write has been identified in Adobe Media Encoder versions 26.0.2, 25.6.4 and earlier. This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution on the affected system, in the context of the user running the application.

Remediation

Users are advised to update Adobe Media Encoder to version 25.6.5 or 26.2. For managed environments, IT administrators can deploy these updates using the Adobe Admin Console.

Added: May 12, 2026, 8:00 PM
Updated: May 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
6.6
impact
10.0
exploitability
3.6
remediation
7.7
relevance
8.1
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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