Product:
Media Encoder
Summary
Media Encoder versions 26.0.2, 25.6.4 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.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2026-34639 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious file that, when opened by the victim using the affected version of Media Encoder, triggers the out-of-bounds write condition. This requires the victim to be tricked into opening the file, leading to potential arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user.
Affected Products
- Media Encoder 26.0.2 and earlier: Vulnerable to out-of-bounds write leading to arbitrary code execution.
- Media Encoder 25.6.4 and earlier: Same vulnerability as above, requiring user interaction to exploit.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of Media Encoder to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, avoid opening files from untrusted sources to reduce the risk of exploitation.