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CVE-2026-48372: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Format Plugins

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-48372cvecve-2026-48372cwe-122
Published: 07/28/2026 (07/28/2026, 17:51:29 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Adobe
Product: Format Plugins

Description

Format Plugins 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

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Adobe

Format Plugins

Affected versions
>=0 <=2026.05

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/29/2026, 16:07:43 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-48372 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) affecting Adobe Format Plugins. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. 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. Until a patch or official fix is available, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources to mitigate risk.

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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: 6a68ec699c2644c7f8faadd5

Added to database: 07/28/2026, 17:52:41 UTC

Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 16:07:43 UTC

Last updated: 09/11/2026, 22:06:33 UTC

Views: 85

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