VDB-400522 · CVE-2026-81973 · GCVE-0-2026-81973

Adobe Acrobat Reader use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-81973. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Adobe Acrobat Reader (the affected version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Acrobat Reader is affected by a Use After Free 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.

The advisory is available at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-81973 since 08/27/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/08/2026).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Document Reader Software

Vendor

Adobe

Name

Acrobat Reader

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.adobe.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.8
CNA Vector (adobe): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

08/27/2026 CVE reserved
09/08/2026 +12 days Advisory disclosed
09/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: helpx.adobe.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-81973 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-81973
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-400522

Entryinfo

Created: 09/08/2026 22:46
Changes: 09/08/2026 22:46 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103