CVE-2026-27269
Out-of-Bounds Read in Adobe Premiere Pro Enables Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-03-10
Last updated on: 2026-03-12
Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| adobe | premiere_pro | to 25.6 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-125 | The product reads 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 exists in Adobe Premiere Pro versions 25.5 and earlier. It is an out-of-bounds read issue that occurs when the software parses a specially crafted file. This means the program reads data beyond the allocated memory structure, which can lead to unexpected behavior.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a malicious file, which could then allow the attacker to execute code with the same privileges as the current user.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system with the privileges of the user who opened the malicious file.
This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or taking control of the affected system.
However, exploitation requires user interaction, meaning the victim must open a malicious file for the attack to succeed.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources in affected versions of Premiere Pro (version 25.5 and earlier).
Consider updating Premiere Pro to a version later than 25.5 once a patch is available from Adobe.
Since exploitation requires user interaction by opening a crafted file, educating users about the risks of opening suspicious files can help reduce risk.