CVE-2026-81988: Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat contains a Use After Free vulnerability that may allow 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-2026-81988 is a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat. This flaw can lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user if a victim opens a malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction to be exploited and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. No specific affected versions or patch information are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack vector requires local user interaction by opening a malicious file, 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 exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources.
CVE-2026-81988: Use After Free (CWE-416) in Adobe Adobe Acrobat
Description
Adobe Acrobat contains a Use After Free vulnerability that may allow 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-2026-81988 is a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat. This flaw can lead to arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user if a victim opens a malicious file. The vulnerability requires user interaction to be exploited and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity. No specific affected versions or patch information are provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the user's environment. The attack vector requires local user interaction by opening a malicious file, 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 exercise caution when opening files from untrusted sources.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T21:20:45.366Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa07235acd9273b4931f70b
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 20:38:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 20:53:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 01:22:27 UTC
Views: 5
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