CVE-2026-47952: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-47952: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) in Adobe 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
Affected software
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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.
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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