CVE-2026-47976

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Media Encoder Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-17

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description

Media Encoder is 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.

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Published

2026-07-14

Last Modified

2026-07-17

Generated

2026-08-04

AI Q&A

2026-07-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-02

NVD

CVE-2026-47976

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
adobe	media_encoder	to 25.6.5 (inc)
adobe	media_encoder	From 26.0 (inc) to 26.2.2 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-787	The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

Media Encoder has an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious file. This occurs due to improper memory handling, enabling attackers to write data outside intended memory boundaries.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires monitoring for suspicious file activity or crashes when opening media files. Check for crashes in Media Encoder or unusual processes after opening files. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run malicious code on your system with the same privileges as your user account. This may lead to data theft, system compromise, or installation of additional malware.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face legal penalties or compliance violations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Avoid opening untrusted media files. Update Media Encoder to the latest patched version if available. Apply principle of least privilege by restricting user permissions.

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