CVE-2025-61838
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-11-11
Last updated on: 2025-11-13
Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| adobe | format_plugins | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Format Plugins versions 1.1.1 and earlier. It can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires the victim to open a malicious file, meaning user interaction is necessary.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing an attacker to take control of the affected system with the current user's privileges. This could result in data loss, system compromise, or further attacks.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources, as exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file. Additionally, update Format Plugins to a version later than 1.1.1 once a patch is available.