CVE-2026-48366: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Adobe Media Encoder
Description
Media Encoder is affected by an out-of-bounds write 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
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe
Adobe Media Encoder
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48366 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Media Encoder. 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 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No remediation or patch information is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user running Adobe Media Encoder, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack requires user interaction, limiting 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 fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider restricting access to Adobe Media Encoder to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.141Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a569d1f68715ace43280d89
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 20:33:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/21/2026, 23:18:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 06:48:17 UTC
Views: 102
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