Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Format Plugins by Adobe
CVE-2025-61838

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Format Plugins
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-61838?

Adobe Format Plugins prior to version 1.1.1 contain a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability. This issue enables an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the current user's context, requiring the user to open a specially crafted malicious file. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to severe security implications for users, calling for immediate action to update to the latest version.

Affected Version(s)

Format Plugins 0 <= 1.1.1

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/formatplugins/a...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-61838 : Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Format Plugins by Adobe