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Publication date: 2025-11-11

Last updated on: 2025-11-13

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description

Format Plugins versions 1.1.1 and earlier are 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.

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Meta Information

Published

2025-11-11

Last Modified

2025-11-13

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2025-11-11

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2025-61838

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
adobe	format_plugins	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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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Executive Summary

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.

Impact Analysis

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.

Mitigation Strategies

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.

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