ZDI-CAN-31180: ZDI-26-673: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Doc Object Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-81988.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Mitigate the ZDI-26-673 issue by reducing exposure to malicious content: prevent users from opening untrusted documents or visiting untrusted web pages (user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2026-81988 / Adobe Acrobat Pro DC).
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must induce the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Successful exploitation can allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected Acrobat Pro DC installation.
Is user interaction required?
Yes. The target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file for exploitation to occur.