CVE-2026-47969: Audition is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-47969 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting audition. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Audition is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-07-14
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-14 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe audition UPGRADE

Affected: < 25.6.6 · >= 26.0 and < 26.3

Fixed in: 25.6.6, 26.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 26.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy audition || rpm -q audition || audition --version

2. UPGRADE to 25.6.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade audition

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade audition

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 26.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison audition sudo apt install audition=<VERSION_BEFORE_26.0> sudo apt-mark hold audition

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list audition sudo dnf downgrade audition-<VERSION_BEFORE_26.0> sudo dnf versionlock add audition

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-47969?

audition: upgrade to 25.6.6, 26.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-47969 being exploited?

CVE-2026-47969 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-47969 affect?

CVE-2026-47969 affects audition. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Audition is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information. Exploitation of this issue requires user interac

How urgent is CVE-2026-47969?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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