CVE-2026-48424
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Substance3D Sampler

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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NVD
CVE-2026-48424
EUVD
EUVD-2026-65638

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adobe substance3d_sampler *

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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

Substance3D Sampler has a heap-based buffer overflow flaw. This means an attacker could craft a malicious file that, when opened by a victim, triggers a memory corruption issue. This could allow arbitrary code execution with the same privileges as the current user.

Detection Guidance

Since this is a Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Adobe Substance3D Sampler, detection requires monitoring for suspicious file interactions. Check for recently opened files from untrusted sources. Use process monitoring tools like Process Explorer or sysmon to track Adobe Sampler's memory usage patterns. Look for crashes or unusual behavior when opening files.

Impact Analysis

If you open a specially crafted file, an attacker could execute malicious code on your system. This could lead to data theft, system compromise, or further attacks within your network. The impact depends on your user privileges.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate GDPR or HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations must address it to maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Adobe Substance3D Sampler to the latest version to patch the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Avoid opening files from untrusted sources and disable automatic file opening in the application.

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