CVE-2026-81983: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat Reader contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that may 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 is identified as CWE-787 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-81983 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader. This flaw could enable arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user if a victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file). There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch is available, users should exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources.
CVE-2026-81983: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Adobe Acrobat
Description
Adobe Acrobat Reader contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that may 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 is identified as CWE-787 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. No patch or official remediation information is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-81983 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader. This flaw could enable arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user if a victim opens a crafted malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. However, exploitation requires user interaction (opening a malicious file). There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a patch 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: 6aa07233acd9273b4931f6e6
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 20:38:11 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 21:07:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:22:19 UTC
Views: 5
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