ZDI-26-658: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC JPEG Parsing Integer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ZDI discloses CVE-2026-81987, an integer overflow in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC JPEG parsing enabling remote code execution with CVSS 7.8.
The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-658 covering an integer overflow in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC's parsing of JPEG files. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution but requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. ZDI assigned a CVSS score of 7.8 and tracked the flaw as CVE-2026-81987.
- Integer overflow in JPEG parsing enables remote code execution in Acrobat Pro DC
- Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or page
- Rated CVSS 7.8 and tracked as CVE-2026-81987
- CVEs
- CVE-2026-81987
- Vendors
- AdobeZero Day Initiative
- Products
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- Organizations
- AdobeZero Day Initiative
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-81987 | Integer Overflow Leading to Arbitrary Code Execution in Adobe Acrobat Reader | 7.8 | <1% |
From the original article
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.
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