CVE-2023-25887
📋 TL;DR
Adobe Dimension versions 3.4.7 and earlier contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing malicious files. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. Users who open untrusted Dimension files are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Adobe Dimension
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise via arbitrary code execution with user privileges, potentially leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or lateral movement.
Likely Case
Limited code execution within Adobe Dimension process context, potentially allowing file system access, data exfiltration, or persistence mechanisms.
If Mitigated
Application crash or denial of service if memory protections prevent successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires user to open malicious file; out-of-bounds read may need additional techniques for reliable code execution.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 3.4.8 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dimension/apsb23-20.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open Adobe Creative Cloud application
2. Navigate to Apps tab
3. Find Adobe Dimension and click Update
4. Restart computer after update completes
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict file opening
allOnly open Dimension files from trusted sources; implement application whitelisting
Sandbox execution
allRun Adobe Dimension in isolated environment or virtual machine
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement application control to block execution of Adobe Dimension
- Use endpoint protection with memory protection features enabled
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Adobe Dimension version in Help > About Adobe DimensionCheck Version:
On Windows: Check registry at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Dimension\3.0\VersionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 3.4.8 or higher in Help > About Adobe Dimension📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Application crashes of Adobe Dimension
- Unusual file access patterns from Dimension process
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections from Adobe Dimension to unexpected destinations
SIEM Query:
process_name:"Adobe Dimension.exe" AND (event_type:crash OR parent_process:explorer.exe)