CVE-2026-79909: Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Adobe Acrobat
Description
Adobe Acrobat contains a Use After Free vulnerability (CWE-416) that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file. The vulnerability affects versions up to and including 26.002.21900 and 24.001.30383. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating a high severity level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Adobe
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe
Acrobat Reader
Adobe
Acrobat 2024
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-79909 is a Use After Free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user if the victim opens a specially crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Affected versions include all releases up to and including 26.002.21900 and 24.001.30383.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires user interaction, limiting remote exploitation without user involvement.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T14:55:21.139Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa07231acd9273b4931f6b4
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 20:38:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 02:48:06 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:15 UTC
Views: 48
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