CVE-2019-8246

Name: CVE-2019-8246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-14T16:15:16.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8246 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Media Encoder versions 13.1 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .. EPSS estimates a 4.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Media Encoder versions 13.1 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.58%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Media Encoder	<= 13.1

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb19-52.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/media-encoder/apsb19-52.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8246?

Adobe Media Encoder versions 13.1 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

How severe is CVE-2019-8246?

CVE-2019-8246 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8246?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-8246?

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Source: NVD / NIST