CVE-2026-47971: Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121) in Adobe Adobe Media Encoder
Media Encoder is affected by a Stack-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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47971 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) in Adobe Media Encoder. This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user if a victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require privileges or elevated permissions to exploit. No patch or official remediation has been disclosed at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack vector requires user interaction, limiting the likelihood of automated exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider restricting the use of Adobe Media Encoder to trusted environments.
CVE-2026-47971: Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121) in Adobe Adobe Media Encoder
Description
Media Encoder is affected by a Stack-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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47971 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) in Adobe Media Encoder. This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user if a victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require privileges or elevated permissions to exploit. No patch or official remediation has been disclosed at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack vector requires user interaction, limiting the likelihood of automated exploitation. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider restricting the use of Adobe Media Encoder to trusted environments.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T15:50:31.365Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a569d1d68715ace43280a72
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 20:33:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 21:18:09 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 04:18:38 UTC
Views: 7
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