CVE-2023-47050: ZDI-CAN-21686: Adobe Audition M4A File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 16, 2023
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Updated

Adobe Audition version 24.0 (and earlier) and 23.6.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. 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 Software

4 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Audition<=23.6.1
Adobe Audition=24.0
Any of the following
macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 16, 2023
CVE Published
03:39 PM
Data Sourced
03:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Audition vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Adobe Audition vulnerability is CVE-2023-47050.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-47050?

CVE-2023-47050 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

3

Which versions of Adobe Audition are affected by CVE-2023-47050?

Adobe Audition version 24.0 (and earlier) and 23.6.1 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2023-47050.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-47050?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-47050 by leveraging the out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file to execute code in the context.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-47050?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-47050 on the Adobe Audition Security Bulletin APSB23-64.

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