CVE-2020-9658 Memory corruption in Adobe Audition

High 7.8 Published 25 Jun 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Audition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-9658?

CVE-2020-9658 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Audition, published on 25 Jun 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Adobe Audition versions 13.0.6 and earlier have an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution .

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9658?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Audition.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9658?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9658 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-9658 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9658 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h7r4-rwgc-h23w.