Uncontrolled Resource Consumption Vulnerability in Acrobat Reader by Adobe

CVE-2026-82001

What is CVE-2026-82001?

Adobe Acrobat Reader is susceptible to an Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability, which could allow an attacker to exhaust system resources. If successfully exploited, this may lead to an application denial-of-service condition, effectively rendering the software unusable. Exploitation requires user interaction as the victim must open a specially crafted malicious file. It is crucial for users to remain vigilant and avoid opening unknown or suspicious files.

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