CVE-2026-79908: Acrobat Reader | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
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.
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must persuade a victim to open a malicious file. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
2
Is this exploitable remotely without user action?
No. The attack vector is local, and exploitation requires user interaction: the victim must open the malicious file.
3
What level of access does an attacker need before exploitation?
No privileges are required before exploitation, according to the CVSS vector. However, the attacker still needs the victim to open the malicious file.