CVE-2026-48372: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Format Plugins
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-48372: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe 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
Affected software
Adobe
Format Plugins
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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