Dimension
CVE-2025-43548
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Bounds checking, write limits
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Execution, Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.11%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A local attacker with access to the system could write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
Dimension versions 4.1.2 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. Dimension versions 4.1.2 and earlier are 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. Affected products include: Adobe Dimension.
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Dimension versions 4.1.2 and earlier are 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.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2025-43548 presents notable security risk, a out-of-bounds write vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could allow attackers to corrupt memory, crash the application, or potentially execute arbitrary code. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Enable ASLR and DEP where available; (2) Implement network segmentation; (3) Monitor for exploitation indicators.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a memory buffer than it was allocated to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory regions.
Memory corruption occurs when a program writes data beyond the boundaries of allocated memory regions or accesses memory in unintended ways, violating the integrity of the process's address space.
Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
Privilege escalation to account takeover in WatchGuard Dimension allows a low-privileged Dimension Administrator to hija
WatchGuard Dimension's log listening service can be rendered unavailable by an unauthenticated remote attacker flooding
Authenticated SQL injection in WatchGuard Dimension's scheduled report feature permits arbitrary OS command execution as
Authenticated SQL injection in WatchGuard Dimension's audit report feature enables privilege escalation to arbitrary OS
WatchGuard Dimension's log viewer feature exposes an SQL injection flaw that escalates directly to arbitrary command exe
WatchGuard Dimension's Web UI administrator passphrase change endpoint lacks CSRF protection, enabling full account take
Arbitrary code execution in Adobe Dimension 4.1.4 and earlier is possible through a use-after-free (CWE-416) triggered w
Opening a maliciously crafted file in Adobe Dimension 4.1.4 and earlier can trigger an integer overflow (CWE-190) during
Out-of-bounds read in Adobe Dimension 4.1.4 and earlier can be escalated to code execution in the context of the current
An out-of-bounds read during file parsing in Adobe Dimension 4.1.4 and earlier can lead to code execution in the context
Dimension versions 4.1.2 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary
Dimension versions 4.1.2 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary
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