CVE-2026-48425
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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-2026-48425
EUVD
EUVD-2026-65646

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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 user, triggers a buffer overflow. This could allow arbitrary code execution with the same permissions as the current user.

Detection Guidance

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

Impact Analysis

If you open a malicious file, an attacker could execute arbitrary 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

Immediately update Adobe Substance3D Sampler to the latest patched version. Avoid opening untrusted files or files from unknown sources. Disable automatic file opening features if possible.

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