CVE-2026-48422
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Substance3D Sampler

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-48422, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description

Substance3D - Sampler is 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
2026-08-25
Last Modified
2026-08-25
Generated
2026-08-25
AI Q&A
2026-08-25
EPSS Evaluated
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adobe substance3d_sampler *

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Exploitability

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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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Executive Summary

This is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Adobe Substance3D Sampler. It allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a specially crafted malicious file. The issue requires user interaction to trigger.

Detection Guidance

Detection of this vulnerability requires monitoring for suspicious file interactions with Adobe Substance3D Sampler. Check for unexpected crashes when opening files or unusual memory usage patterns. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your computer. Since it requires opening a file, avoid unknown or suspicious files.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially exposing sensitive user data. For GDPR, it may result in unauthorized data processing or breaches, requiring notifications under Article 33. For HIPAA, it could compromise protected health information, violating security rules and necessitating breach protocols.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Adobe Substance3D Sampler to the latest version to patch the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Avoid opening untrusted files or files from unknown sources to prevent exploitation.

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