CVE-2026-48269: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Premiere
Premiere Pro is 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-2026-48269 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Premiere Pro. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The attack vector requires user interaction, as the victim must open a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122. As of the published date, no official remediation or patch has been announced by Adobe.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Adobe Premiere Pro, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The requirement for user interaction limits the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources.
CVE-2026-48269: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Premiere
Description
Premiere Pro is 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
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48269 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Premiere Pro. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The attack vector requires user interaction, as the victim must open a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122. As of the published date, no official remediation or patch has been announced by Adobe.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Adobe Premiere Pro, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The requirement for user interaction limits the attack vector to scenarios where a user opens a malicious file.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.132Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a569d1d68715ace43280a7b
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 20:33:33 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 21:08:55 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 00:28:38 UTC
Views: 4
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