CVE-2026-47964: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe DNG SDK
DNG SDK versions 1.7.1 2536 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47964 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe DNG SDK versions 1.7.1-2536 and earlier. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system or application context. The attack requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), limiting remote exploitation without user involvement.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is currently available. Until a patch is released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider additional defensive measures such as sandboxing or restricting the use of the affected SDK.
CVE-2026-47964: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe DNG SDK
Description
DNG SDK versions 1.7.1 2536 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47964 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe DNG SDK versions 1.7.1-2536 and earlier. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system or application context. The attack requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), limiting remote exploitation without user involvement.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is currently available. Until a patch is released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider additional defensive measures such as sandboxing or restricting the use of the affected SDK.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T15:50:31.364Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a31965e0b89be688808a35e
Added to database: 06/16/2026, 18:30:54 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 19:48:05 UTC
Last updated: 08/01/2026, 07:18:00 UTC
Views: 115
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