Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2026-81973

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-81973?

Adobe Acrobat Reader is susceptible to a Use After Free vulnerability that could enable malicious actors to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user. This vulnerability necessitates user interaction, as the victim must open a specially crafted malicious file to trigger the exploit. Users are advised to exercise caution and ensure their software is updated to the latest version to mitigate risks.

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:
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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