Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in Acrobat Reader by Adobe
CVE-2026-81983

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-81983?

Adobe Acrobat Reader is susceptible to an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code under the privileges of the current user. This exploitation necessitates user interaction, as the victim must open a crafted malicious file. Proper security measures should be implemented to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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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