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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
File-open delivery makes AV:L/UI:R correct; no attacker privileges needed (PR:N); full C/I/A:H from arbitrary code execution within the user's process context.
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CVSS VectorVendor: adobe
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Acrobat Reader is affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
AnalysisAI
Out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader enables arbitrary code execution in the current user's context when a victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. All continuous-track versions through 26.002.21900 and Acrobat 2024 versions through 24.001.30383 are affected, per Adobe PSIRT and EUVD-2026-74193. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires that the victim actively open a malicious PDF or supported document in an affected version of Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader - continuous track versions at or below 26.002.21900, or Acrobat 2024 at or below 24.001.30383. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H scoring 7.8 accurately reflects a file-open client-side attack: low complexity but mandatory user interaction and local file delivery constrain automated mass exploitation relative to a pure network-exploitable flaw. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Consult Adobe advisory APSB26-141 at https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb26-141.html for exact fixed version numbers and update instructions; the advisory constitutes the authoritative patch reference as specific fixed version identifiers were not provided in the available intelligence. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, issue a security alert to all users emphasizing avoidance of opening PDF attachments from untrusted external sources, and initiate an inventory scan to identify systems running Acrobat/Reader versions 26.002.21900 (continuous-track) and earlier or 24.001.30383 (Acrobat 2024) and earlier. …
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Same weakness CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write
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EUVD-2026-74193
GHSA-cf4j-3m7w-9jv2