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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
File executed locally by victim (AV:L), attacker needs no system privileges (PR:N), user must open file (UI:R), impact confined to current user context (S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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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 in Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat (Continuous track through 26.002.21900; Classic 2024 track through 24.001.30383) enables arbitrary code execution in the context of the victim user. The CWE-787 memory corruption flaw is triggered when a specially crafted document is opened, placing this squarely in the document-weaponization threat category common to PDF toolchains. …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | The victim must actively open a malicious PDF (or other supported document format) in an unpatched version of Adobe Acrobat Reader or Acrobat on Windows or macOS - confirmed by the CVSS UI:R metric. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) is well-calibrated for this class of vulnerability: local attack vector reflecting that the malicious file executes within the local process, low complexity once the file reaches the victim, and full impact triad limited to the current user context with no scope change. … 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 | Apply the updated releases published under Adobe security advisory APSB26-141 (https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb26-141.html); the vulnerable ceiling versions are 26.002.21900 (Continuous) and 24.001.30383 (Classic 2024), so upgrading to any release above these thresholds on the respective track addresses the vulnerability. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours: inventory all Adobe Acrobat Reader and Acrobat installations across your estate and immediately disable JavaScript execution in reader preferences (Edit > Preferences > JavaScript > uncheck Enable JavaScript); communicate a security alert prohibiting opening PDFs from untrusted external sources and restrict email delivery of attachments to known business partners where possible. …
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Same weakness CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write
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EUVD-2026-74112
GHSA-qr59-45vx-pw3w