CVE-2026-47924: Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
A Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416) exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.0.1.30365 through 26.0.1.21651. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to disclose sensitive memory information if a user opens a malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47924 is a Use After Free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader affecting versions from 24.0.1.30365 up to and including 26.0.1.21651. The flaw allows an attacker to potentially disclose sensitive memory information when a user opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not involve privilege escalation or denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting medium severity with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of sensitive memory information, potentially exposing confidential data. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability requires the victim to open a malicious file, limiting the attack vector to user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented. Users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources until a patch is available.
CVE-2026-47924: Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Description
A Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416) exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.0.1.30365 through 26.0.1.21651. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to disclose sensitive memory information if a user opens a malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47924 is a Use After Free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader affecting versions from 24.0.1.30365 up to and including 26.0.1.21651. The flaw allows an attacker to potentially disclose sensitive memory information when a user opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and does not involve privilege escalation or denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting medium severity with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to disclosure of sensitive memory information, potentially exposing confidential data. There is no indication of integrity or availability impact. The vulnerability requires the victim to open a malicious file, limiting the attack vector to user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround is currently documented. Users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources until a patch is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T15:50:31.360Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2876db8dd33fbd85785df1
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 20:26:03 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 00:41:14 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 80
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