Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Format Plugins by Adobe
CVE-2026-48291

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Format Plugins
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2026

What is CVE-2026-48291?

Versions 1.1.2 and earlier of Format Plugins by Adobe exhibit a vulnerability characterized as a Heap-based Buffer Overflow. This issue can enable arbitrary code execution, executed within the user context, necessitating user interaction to exploit. Specifically, a victim must open a crafted malicious file for the vulnerability to be triggered.

Affected Version(s)

Format Plugins 0 <= 1.1.2

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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