CVE-2025-27195: Adobe Media Encoder · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Adobe Media EncoderSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 09:15 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 34% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 Apr 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Media Encoder | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Monitor Adobe’s official channels for patches and apply updates immediately once available to remediate the vulnerability. 2. Until patches are released, restrict usage of Adobe Media Encoder to trusted users and environments only. 3. Implement strict file handling policies: block or quarantine files from untrusted sources before opening in Media Encoder. 4. Educate users about the risks of opening files from unknown or suspicious origins to reduce the likelihood of successful social engineering. 5. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected process spawning or memory manipulation. 6. Use application whitelisting to limit execution of unauthorized code. 7. Consider running Media Encoder in a sandboxed or isolated environment to contain potential exploitation. 8. Regularly back up critical media assets and system configurations to enable recovery in case of compromise. 9. Review and tighten user privileges to minimize the impact of code execution under user context. 10. Network segmentation can help limit lateral movement if a system is compromised.
Description
Media Encoder versions 25.1, 24.6.4 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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.