CVE-2026-48430
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Substance3D Designer

Publication date: 2026-08-25

Last updated on: 2026-08-25

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
Substance3D - Designer 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-2026-48430
EUVD
EUVD-2026-65634

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adobe substance3d_designer *

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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 Designer. It allows arbitrary code execution on the victim's system when they open a specially crafted malicious file. The attack requires user interaction to succeed.

Detection Guidance

Since this vulnerability requires user interaction to open a malicious file, detection involves monitoring for suspicious file activity or unusual processes. Check for files with unexpected extensions or names associated with Adobe Substance3D Designer. Review system logs for crashes or errors in the application after file openings.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could let an attacker run malicious code on your computer with the same permissions as your user account. This could lead to data theft, system damage, or installation of additional malware. The attacker needs you to open a harmful file to trigger the issue.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may impact compliance with GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) by risking data breaches or unauthorized processing.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Adobe Substance3D Designer to the latest version as soon as patches are available. Avoid opening files from untrusted sources. Implement application whitelisting to restrict execution of unauthorized software. Monitor for any unusual system behavior or crashes.

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