Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2026-81980

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-81980?

Adobe Acrobat Reader is susceptible to an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution if a user opens a specially crafted malicious file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability necessitates user interaction, making it crucial for users to maintain vigilance against untrusted files to mitigate potential 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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