CVE-2026-48422: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Adobe Substance 3D Sampler
Description
Adobe Substance 3D Sampler contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that may allow arbitrary code execution when a user opens a specially crafted malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Adobe
Adobe Substance 3D Sampler
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48422 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) in Adobe Substance 3D Sampler. This flaw could enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if the user opens a 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 vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Exploitation requires that the user open a malicious file, so social engineering or tricking the user is necessary.
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.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-21T15:28:38.145Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8dd67dacd9273b498617eb
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 17:53:01 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 02:37:41 UTC
Last updated: 10/09/2026, 18:48:20 UTC
Views: 55
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