Use After Free Vulnerability in Acrobat Reader by Adobe
CVE-2026-80162

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Adobe Acrobat
Acrobat Reader
Acrobat 2024
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-80162?

Adobe Acrobat Reader is vulnerable to a Use After Free issue that may enable attackers to disclose sensitive memory contents. The exploitation of this vulnerability necessitates that the user opens a specially crafted file, posing potential risks to the confidentiality of sensitive information. It is essential for users to remain vigilant and avoid opening untrusted documents to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Acrobat 2024 0 <= 24.001.30383

Acrobat Reader 0 <= 26.002.21900

Adobe Acrobat 0 <= 26.002.21900

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb26-...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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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