CVE-2026-81981: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution when a user opens a specially crafted malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-81981 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) in Adobe Acrobat. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user if the victim opens a maliciously crafted file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has not been reported to be exploited in the wild. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system under the privileges of the current user. This could lead to full compromise of the user's environment if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources.
CVE-2026-81981: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Adobe Acrobat
Description
Adobe Acrobat contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution when a user opens a specially crafted malicious file. Exploitation requires user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-81981 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) in Adobe Acrobat. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user if the victim opens a maliciously crafted file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has not been reported to be exploited in the wild. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system under the privileges of the current user. This could lead to full compromise of the user's environment if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T21:20:45.365Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa07233acd9273b4931f6e2
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 20:38:11 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 21:07:14 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:22:16 UTC
Views: 5
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