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CVE-2026-47952: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Acrobat Reader

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-47952cvecve-2026-47952cwe-122
Published: 06/09/2026 (06/09/2026, 20:01:19 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Adobe
Product: Acrobat Reader

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. This flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if a victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction for exploitation and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.8high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

GitHub Actionsmore threats →ai
adobe/acrobat-reader
pkg:github/adobe/acrobat-reader
Affected versions
<=24.001.30365<=26.001.21651

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AILast updated: 06/17/2026, 09:36:07 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-47952 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Adobe Acrobat Reader versions up to 24.001.30365 and 26.001.21651. Successful exploitation requires a user to open a malicious file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-122 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level is currently provided by the vendor, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Since it requires user interaction (opening a malicious file), the attack vector is local or via social engineering. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider applying any available security controls to limit the impact of potential exploitation.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
adobe
Date Reserved
2026-05-20T15:50:31.363Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a2876db8dd33fbd85785dfd

Added to database: 06/09/2026, 20:26:03 UTC

Last enriched: 06/17/2026, 09:36:07 UTC

Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC

Views: 50

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