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.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48309 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Audition that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Successful exploitation requires the victim to open a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Adobe Audition, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The requirement for user interaction limits the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources to avoid 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 in Adobe Audition that could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Successful exploitation requires the victim to open a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Adobe Audition, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The requirement for user interaction limits the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources to avoid 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: 07/14/2026, 18:19:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/14/2026, 21:48:16 UTC
Views: 4
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