CVE-2026-48292: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Format Plugins
Format Plugins versions 1.1.2 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-2026-48292 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) affecting Adobe Format Plugins version 1.1.2 and earlier. Exploitation requires a user to open a maliciously crafted file, which may result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with user interaction, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack vector is local with low attack complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources with affected versions of Adobe Format Plugins.
CVE-2026-48292: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Format Plugins
Description
Format Plugins versions 1.1.2 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
Adobe
Format Plugins
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48292 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) affecting Adobe Format Plugins version 1.1.2 and earlier. Exploitation requires a user to open a maliciously crafted file, which may result in arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with user interaction, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack vector is local with low attack complexity and no privileges required, but user interaction is necessary.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources with affected versions of Adobe Format Plugins.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.135Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a28815a8dd33fbd857f8ee6
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 21:10:50 UTC
Last enriched: 07/01/2026, 23:03:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 10:01:31 UTC
Views: 124
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