CVE-2026-48309: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Audition
Audition is affected by an out-of-bounds write 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-2026-48309 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) in Adobe Audition. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed yet, and no affected versions are specified.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution with full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system under the current user's privileges. This could allow an attacker to execute malicious code, potentially leading to system compromise or data loss. Exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2026-48309: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Audition
Description
Audition is affected by an out-of-bounds write 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-2026-48309 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) in Adobe Audition. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed yet, and no affected versions are specified.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution with full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system under the current user's privileges. This could allow an attacker to execute malicious code, potentially leading to system compromise or data loss. Exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.136Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a567a1068715ace43f6395d
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 18:04:00 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 18:59:29 UTC
Last updated: 08/22/2026, 22:52:14 UTC
Views: 47
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