CVE-2026-48432: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Adobe Substance 3D Designer
Description
Adobe Substance 3D Designer 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Adobe
Adobe Substance 3D Designer
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48432 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) in Adobe Substance 3D Designer. This flaw can lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user if a victim opens a maliciously crafted file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not require elevated privileges. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in full compromise of the affected user's privileges, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The attacker could execute arbitrary code as the current user. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should avoid opening untrusted or suspicious files with Adobe Substance 3D Designer.
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: 6a8dd67facd9273b49861821
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 17:53:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 02:22:39 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 06:48:17 UTC
Views: 69
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