CVE-2026-48366

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Media Encoder Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-17

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description

Media Encoder is affected by an out-of-bounds write 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

2026-07-14

Last Modified

2026-07-17

Generated

2026-08-04

AI Q&A

2026-07-15

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-02

NVD

CVE-2026-48366

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
adobe	media_encoder	to 25.6.5 (inc)
adobe	media_encoder	From 26.0 (inc) to 26.2.2 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-787	The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

Media Encoder has an out-of-bounds write flaw that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. This happens when a user opens a specially crafted malicious file.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could let attackers run malicious code on your computer, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your system. It requires you to open a harmful file.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health data privacy) if exploited. Organizations may face compliance penalties if breaches occur due to unpatched systems.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Adobe Media Encoder to the latest version to patch the out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Avoid opening untrusted or malicious files until the update is applied.

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