ZDI-CAN-32516: ZDI-26-659: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC JPEG2000 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Reader 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 3.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-80160.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Since the ZDI-26-659 vulnerability requires user interaction (victim must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file), mitigate exposure by blocking or warning users against opening untrusted files and visiting untrusted web pages until fixed.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What must an attacker do to exploit this issue?
The attacker must persuade the target to visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Exploitation is remote but requires user interaction.
What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation can disclose sensitive information from an affected Adobe Acrobat Reader DC installation. The assigned CVSS rating is 3.3.