CVE-2026-81983: 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
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
An attacker must persuade a victim to open a malicious file in Acrobat Reader. The vulnerability is locally exploitable and does not require privileges before exploitation.
2
What access could successful exploitation provide?
Successful exploitation could allow arbitrary code execution with the permissions of the current user. The reported impact includes compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.