CVE-2023-38212
Adobe Dimension vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Adobe Dimension version 3.4.9 and earlier versions are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability (CVE-2023-38212). The vulnerability was discovered by Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative and disclosed on August 8, 2023. This security flaw affects Adobe Dimension installations on both Windows and macOS operating systems (Adobe Advisory).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (High). The vulnerability has the following vector string: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability has high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Adobe has released version 3.4.10 to address this vulnerability. Users are recommended to update their installation to the newest version via the Creative Cloud desktop app's update mechanism (Lansweeper Blog).

Additional resources


SourceThis report was generated using AI

Related Adobe Dimension vulnerabilities:

CVE ID

Severity

Score

Technologies

Component name

CISA KEV exploit

Has fix

Published date

CVE-2025-61801HIGH7.8
  • Adobe DimensionAdobe Dimension
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:dimension
NoYesOct 14, 2025
CVE-2025-61800HIGH7.8
  • Adobe DimensionAdobe Dimension
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:dimension
NoYesOct 14, 2025
CVE-2025-61799HIGH7.8
  • Adobe DimensionAdobe Dimension
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:dimension
NoYesOct 14, 2025
CVE-2025-61798HIGH7.8
  • Adobe DimensionAdobe Dimension
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:dimension
NoYesOct 14, 2025
CVE-2025-54238MEDIUM5.5
  • Adobe DimensionAdobe Dimension
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:dimension
NoYesAug 12, 2025

Free Vulnerability Assessment

Benchmark your Cloud Security Posture

Evaluate your cloud security practices across 9 security domains to benchmark your risk level and identify gaps in your defenses.

Request assessment

Get a personalized demo

Ready to see Wiz in action?

"Best User Experience I have ever seen, provides full visibility to cloud workloads."
David EstlickCISO
"Wiz provides a single pane of glass to see what is going on in our cloud environments."
Adam FletcherChief Security Officer
"We know that if Wiz identifies something as critical, it actually is."
Greg PoniatowskiHead of Threat and Vulnerability Management