CVE-2026-48339: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Adobe Bridge
Bridge 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.
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Technical Summary
CVE-2026-48339 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Bridge that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Successful exploitation requires the victim to open a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 7.8, reflecting its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Adobe Bridge, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack requires user interaction, limiting remote exploitation 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 and consider restricting access to Adobe Bridge or running it with minimal privileges.
CVE-2026-48339: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Adobe Bridge
Description
Bridge 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-2026-48339 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Bridge that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Successful exploitation requires the victim to open a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 7.8, reflecting its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Adobe Bridge, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack requires user interaction, limiting remote exploitation 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 and consider restricting access to Adobe Bridge or running it with minimal privileges.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.139Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a56a08468715ace432de57f
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 20:48:04 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 21:06:59 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 04:18:38 UTC
Views: 4
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