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7.8
Adobe Acrobat Reader: Malicious File Can Execute Unauthorized Code
CVE-2026-27278
Summary
Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30307 and earlier are vulnerable to a security risk. If you open a malicious PDF file, an attacker can potentially take control of your computer. Update to the latest version to protect yourself.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| adobe | acrobat_dc | <= 25.001.21288 | – |
| adobe | acrobat_reader_dc | <= 25.001.21288 | – |
| adobe | acrobat | > 24.001.20604 , <= 24.001.30356 | – |
Original title
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30307, 24.001.30308, 25.001.21265 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the curre...
Original description
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30307, 24.001.30308, 25.001.21265 and earlier are 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.
nvd CVSS3.1
7.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-416
Use After Free
Published: 10 Mar 2026 · Updated: 13 Mar 2026 · First seen: 10 Mar 2026