CVE-2023-47050 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting Adobe Audition versions 24.0 and earlier, as well as 23.6.1 and earlier. The flaw is an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) that occurs when Adobe Audition parses a specially crafted audio file. This vulnerability allows an attacker to read memory beyond the allocated buffer, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary code within the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically that the victim opens a maliciously crafted file in Adobe Audition. The vulnerability does not require prior authentication or elevated privileges, but the attacker must convince the user to open the file. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity level, with the attack vector being local (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges required (PR:N), user interaction required (UI:R), unchanged scope (S:U), high impact on confidentiality (C:H), but no impact on integrity or availability (I:N/A:N). There are no known exploits in the wild at the time of publication, and no patch links have been provided yet. The vulnerability stems from improper bounds checking during file parsing, which can lead to memory corruption and code execution.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2023-47050 depends largely on the use of Adobe Audition within their environments. Adobe Audition is widely used in media production, broadcasting, and content creation sectors. A successful exploit could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code under the current user's privileges, potentially leading to data theft, lateral movement, or persistence within compromised systems. Since the vulnerability requires user interaction, targeted phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to deliver malicious audio files. Confidentiality is the primary concern due to the high confidentiality impact, meaning sensitive audio content or related data could be exposed. However, the lack of impact on integrity and availability reduces the risk of data tampering or service disruption. Organizations involved in media production, advertising, and digital content creation are at higher risk, especially if they handle sensitive or proprietary audio data. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk, but the medium severity and ease of exploitation via crafted files necessitate prompt attention.

European organizations should implement the following specific mitigation steps: 1) Immediately inventory all systems running Adobe Audition versions 24.0 and earlier or 23.6.1 and earlier to identify vulnerable endpoints. 2) Monitor Adobe's official channels for patches or security updates addressing CVE-2023-47050 and apply them promptly once released. 3) Implement strict email and file filtering controls to detect and block suspicious or unsolicited audio files, especially from untrusted sources. 4) Educate users, particularly those in media and content teams, about the risks of opening files from unknown or untrusted origins and encourage verification before opening. 5) Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous behaviors indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unusual memory access patterns or code execution triggered by Adobe Audition. 6) Consider application whitelisting or sandboxing Adobe Audition to limit the impact of potential exploitation. 7) Regularly back up critical data and maintain incident response plans tailored to media production environments.