CVE-2026-48291

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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Format Plugins

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-12

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description

Format Plugins versions 1.1.2 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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Published

2026-06-09

Last Modified

2026-06-12

Generated

2026-06-30

AI Q&A

2026-06-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-06-28

NVD

CVE-2026-48291

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
adobe	format_plugins	to 1.1.3 (exc)

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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().

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening malicious files that could exploit the heap-based buffer overflow in Format Plugins versions 1.1.2 and earlier.

Since exploitation requires user interaction, educating users to not open suspicious or untrusted files is important.

Additionally, updating Format Plugins to a version later than 1.1.2, if available, would mitigate the issue.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects Format Plugins versions 1.1.2 and earlier. It is a heap-based buffer overflow that can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker needs the victim to open a specially crafted malicious file.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This means an attacker could potentially run malicious code on your system, which could compromise your data, system integrity, and privacy.

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