CVE-2026-81979: 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who is exposed to this issue?
Users of Adobe Acrobat Reader are exposed when they open a malicious file. Successful exploitation runs code in the context of the current user.
2
What does an attacker need to exploit it?
An attacker must persuade or otherwise cause a victim to open a malicious file. The supplied data does not indicate any additional authentication or privilege requirement.