Product:
Media Encoder
Summary
Media Encoder versions 26.0.2, 25.6.4 and earlier are affected by an Integer Overflow or Wraparound 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-2026-34640 |
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 integer overflow or wraparound condition. This requires the victim to be tricked into opening the file, leading to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user.
Affected Products
- Media Encoder 26.0.2: Affected by integer overflow vulnerability allowing arbitrary code execution.
- Media Encoder 25.6.4: Similar vulnerability present, requiring user interaction to exploit.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should update to the latest version of Media Encoder as soon as possible. Additionally, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources to reduce the risk of exploitation.