CVE-2026-48433: 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 can lead to arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious file. This vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the context of the current user. The CVSS score is 7.8, indicating a high severity level. No patch or official remediation has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Adobe
Adobe Substance 3D Designer
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-48433 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Substance 3D Designer. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a specially crafted malicious file, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122. There is no vendor advisory or patch information currently available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system depending on user privileges. Exploitation requires user interaction by opening 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.
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: 6a8dd67facd9273b49861823
Added to database: 08/25/2026, 17:53:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 02:22:33 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 18:48:46 UTC
Views: 79
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