CVE-2023-25907 in Dimension
Summary
by MITRE • 03/28/2023
Adobe Dimension versions 3.4.7 (and earlier) is 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.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/03/2025
Adobe Dimension version 3.4.7 and earlier contains a critical out-of-bounds read vulnerability that falls under the CWE-125 weakness category, representing an improper validation of bounds during memory access operations. This vulnerability occurs during the parsing of specially crafted files where the application fails to properly validate array indices or memory boundaries before accessing allocated memory structures. The flaw manifests as a read past the end of an allocated memory region, which can lead to unpredictable behavior and potential code execution.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the application's file parsing engine failing to perform adequate bounds checking when processing malicious input files. When Adobe Dimension attempts to parse a crafted file, it accesses memory locations beyond the intended buffer boundaries, potentially reading adjacent memory contents that may contain sensitive data or executable code segments. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it can be exploited to achieve arbitrary code execution within the context of the currently logged-in user account.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple memory corruption as it creates a significant attack surface for privilege escalation and system compromise. Attackers can craft malicious files designed to trigger the out-of-bounds read condition, requiring only user interaction to achieve successful exploitation. The vulnerability's requirement for user interaction through file opening creates a realistic social engineering vector where victims might inadvertently open malicious files from untrusted sources such as email attachments, file sharing platforms, or compromised websites. This makes the vulnerability particularly concerning for enterprise environments where users frequently interact with external file sources.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter and T1203 for exploitation for client execution, as it enables attackers to execute malicious code through user interaction with compromised files. The vulnerability's exploitation chain typically involves crafting a malicious file that triggers the memory access error, followed by the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected user. Security teams should implement immediate mitigation strategies including user education about avoiding untrusted file attachments, deployment of application whitelisting policies, and ensuring all systems are updated to the latest version of Adobe Dimension where this vulnerability has been addressed. The vulnerability underscores the importance of robust input validation and memory safety practices in preventing such critical security flaws.