CVE-2026-47979: Media Encoder is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive me

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-47979 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting media encoder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Media Encoder is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-07-14
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-14 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe media encoder UPGRADE

Affected: <= 25.6.5 · >= 26.0 and <= 26.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 26.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 26.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-encoder || rpm -q media-encoder || media-encoder --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 26.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade media-encoder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade media-encoder

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 26.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison media-encoder sudo apt install media-encoder=<VERSION_BEFORE_26.0> sudo apt-mark hold media-encoder

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list media-encoder sudo dnf downgrade media-encoder-<VERSION_BEFORE_26.0> sudo dnf versionlock add media-encoder

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-47979?

media encoder: upgrade to newer than 26.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-47979 being exploited?

CVE-2026-47979 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-47979 affect?

CVE-2026-47979 affects media encoder. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Media Encoder is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information. Exploitation of this issue requires user in

How urgent is CVE-2026-47979?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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