# CVE-2026-103853: Adobe Dimension out-of-bounds read in memory

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-103853-dimension-is-affected-by-an-out-of-bounds-read-vulnerability  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-13. Updated: 2026-11-10  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-103853 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.5 · Published 2026-10-13

Adobe Dimension, a 3D design and rendering application, contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that allows an attacker to disclose sensitive information from memory when a victim opens a malicious file. An attacker could use this to extract confidential data such as passwords, keys, or other sensitive information stored in the application's memory. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects Dimension versions 4.1.8 and earlier on Windows and macOS.

Technologies: [Adobe Dimension](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/adobe-dimension), [Apple macOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos), [Microsoft Windows](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/windows). Vendors: [Adobe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/adobe), [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple), [Microsoft](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/microsoft).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-103853 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-103853 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-103853?** Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.5, published 13 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Adobe Dimension 4.1.8 and earlier.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-103853?** Yes: fixed in Dimension 4.1.9. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-103853 attacked?** It is attacked with local access.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-103853?** Check whether you run Adobe Dimension, Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in Dimension 4.1.9

## Technical details

CVE-2026-103853 is an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) in Adobe Dimension that allows memory disclosure. The vulnerability is triggered via a malicious file opened by a user, requiring no privileges. An attacker gains the ability to read arbitrary memory and disclose sensitive information; a fix is available in version 4.1.9.

## Affected products

- Adobe Dimension 4.1.8 and earlier

## Timeline

- 2026-10-13: disclosed

## References

- [https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/dimension/apsb26-171.html](https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/dimension/apsb26-171.html)

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