CVE-2026-47965: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-47965 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader that affects versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651, and earlier. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-787 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed by Adobe as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file, which limits the attack vector to social engineering or targeted delivery methods.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Adobe vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider applying any recommended workarounds from Adobe once published.
CVE-2026-47965: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Acrobat Reader
Description
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-47965 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader that affects versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651, and earlier. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-787 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed by Adobe as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file, which limits the attack vector to social engineering or targeted delivery methods.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Adobe vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources and consider applying any recommended workarounds from Adobe once published.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-20T15:50:31.364Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2c4809e617e2d8349cf164
Added to database: 6/12/2026, 5:55:21 PM
Last enriched: 6/12/2026, 6:10:37 PM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 7:17:53 PM
Views: 2
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