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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
File-open delivery is local vector; no privileges needed beyond ability to open a file; user must actively open the document.
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CVSS VectorVendor: adobe
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Acrobat Reader is affected by a Use After Free 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
Use After Free in Adobe Acrobat Reader allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user when a victim opens a specially crafted malicious document. Affected versions span both the continuous-track Acrobat/Acrobat Reader (≤26.002.21900) and the Acrobat 2024 classic track (≤24.001.30383). …
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Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation requires that the victim actively open a malicious PDF document in an affected version of Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader (continuous track ≤26.002.21900 or Acrobat 2024 classic track ≤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) scores 7.8, which accurately reflects the attack profile: low-complexity local exploitation requiring only that a victim open a malicious file, with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. … 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 | Upgrade to the versions specified in Adobe Security Bulletin APSB26-141 (https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb26-141.html). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours, inventory all Adobe Acrobat Reader installations (continuous ≤26.002.21900 and classic 2024 ≤24.001.30383) using endpoint management tools to quantify organizational exposure. …
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EUVD-2026-74203
GHSA-phmx-ch7w-7q9j