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CVE-2021-36070: Adobe Media Encoder Improper Memory Access When Parsing SVG Files Could Lead To Remote Code Execution

• Severity: critical (CVSS 9.3 v2.0)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 4.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2021-09-01 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-788

Description

Adobe Media Encoder version 15.1 (and earlier) is affected by an improper memory access vulnerability when parsing a crafted .SVG file. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected products

• Adobe Media Encoder: through 15.4

References

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb21-70.html
• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb21-70.html

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