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AIJon: Automated Generation of Annotations for Fuzzing

AIJON uses LLMs to auto-generate IJON-style fuzzing annotations, matching human-expert quality on the Magma benchmark.

Researchers replicate IJON experiments and propose AIJON, a system that uses LLMs to automatically generate expert-style annotations for coverage-guided fuzzing at scale. On the Magma benchmark, LLM-generated annotations performed comparably to human-generated ones, though annotation-based fuzzing was not strictly better than AFL++. The paper analyzes how annotations affect fuzzer energy distribution across campaigns.

arXiv cs.CR · 1d agoResearch1

Zoom Annotation Flaws Could Let a Meeting Participant Hijack Another Attendee's Client

A Security researchers disclosed three Zoom annotation flaws enabling zero-click client hijacking; Zoom shipped fixes in June and July with no exploitation reported.

Researchers at A Security found three flaws in Zoom's annotation feature: CVE-2026-53413 (CVSS 8.3, buffer over-write), CVE-2026-53414 (CVSS 6.5, buffer over-read), and CVE-2026-53415 (CVSS 8.3, use-after-free). A crafted drawing object sent over the wrong message channel can overwrite adjacent memory and hijack another attendee's client with no user interaction. Fixes shipped in Zoom Workplace 7.1.5/7.0.6, VDI Client 7.0.11/6.6.16, and Zoom Rooms/Meeting SDK 7.1.0+ during June and July. No exploitation has been reported and the flaws are absent from CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Zoom Patches “Zoomsday” Zero-Click Flaw Enabling Remote Code Execution

Zoom patched CVE-2026-53413, a zero-click annotation flaw dubbed "Zoomsday" allowing remote code execution on meeting participants' devices across all platforms.

Zoom patched four vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-53413, a stack buffer overflow in CAnnoFormatBlock::Deserialize in the annotation protocol that allows zero-click remote code execution on another participant's device. A Security also found CVE-2026-53414, a buffer overread enabling denial-of-service crashes, and CVE-2026-53415, a use-after-free Zoom had already discovered internally. Updates shipped for Workplace 7.1.5 and 7.0.6, Rooms 7.1.5, and Meeting SDK 7.1.5 across all supported platforms.

ZDI-26-664: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-81986, a use-after-free remote code execution flaw in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC annotation handling rated CVSS 7.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-664 for a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC's annotation processing. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The flaw is rated CVSS 7.8 and is tracked as CVE-2026-81986.

ZDI-26-663: Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-81989, a use-after-free remote code execution flaw in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC annotation handling rated CVSS 7.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-663 for a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC's annotation processing. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The flaw is rated CVSS 7.8 and is tracked as CVE-2026-81989.

ZDI-26-662: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-81990, a use-after-free in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC annotation handling allowing remote code execution with CVSS 7.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-662 covering a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC's annotation feature. 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-2026-81990.

ZDI-26-661: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI discloses CVE-2026-81985, a second use-after-free in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC annotation handling enabling remote code execution with CVSS 7.8.

The Zero Day Initiative published ZDI-26-661 covering a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC's annotation feature. Exploitation allows arbitrary code execution but requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. ZDI rated the flaw CVSS 7.8 and assigned CVE-2026-81985.

ZDI-26-674: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-81981, an out-of-bounds write in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC annotation handling that permits remote code execution.

Zero Day Initiative advisory ZDI-26-674 details an out-of-bounds write in the annotation handling of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution after the victim opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. The advisory carries a CVSS score of 7.8. No exploitation is reported.

ZDI-26-667: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed an annotation use-after-free RCE (CVE-2026-81975, CVSS 7.8) in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC requiring user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-667 for a use-after-free vulnerability in the annotation feature of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when the user opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. ZDI rated the issue 7.8 on the CVSS scale and assigned CVE-2026-81975. The advisory does not state whether exploitation has been observed.

ZDI-26-668: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI advisory ZDI-26-668 reports an annotation use-after-free (CVE-2026-81984) causing information disclosure in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-668 for a use-after-free condition in the annotation feature of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Exploitation allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information when the target opens a malicious file or page. ZDI rated the issue 3.3 on the CVSS scale and assigned CVE-2026-81984.

ZDI-26-600: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Foxit PDF Reader annotation use-after-free (CVE-2026-57237, CVSS 3.3) can disclose sensitive information when users open malicious PDFs.

ZDI-26-600 documents a use-after-free in Foxit PDF Reader annotation handling that allows remote information disclosure, tracked as CVE-2026-57237 with CVSS 3.3. Exploitation requires user interaction such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. The advisory was published by the Zero Day Initiative on August 24, 2026.

ZDI-26-603: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Foxit PDF Reader has a second annotation use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2026-13127, CVSS 7.8) allowing remote code execution via malicious files or pages.

ZDI-26-603 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the annotation feature of Foxit PDF Reader, tracked as CVE-2026-13127 with a CVSS score of 7.8. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, but requires user interaction such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The advisory does not mention any exploitation in the wild.

ZDI-26-665: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annots Report Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed CVE-2026-79909, a use-after-free remote code execution flaw in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC rated CVSS 7.8, requiring user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-665 for a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC's Annots processing. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The flaw is rated CVSS 7.8 and is tracked as CVE-2026-79909.

ZDI-26-675: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI disclosed a CVSS 7.8 use-after-free remote code execution flaw (CVE-2026-81976) in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC triggered via malicious PDFs.

The Zero Day Initiative published advisory ZDI-26-675 describing a use-after-free remote code execution vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, tracked as CVE-2026-81976 with a CVSS 7.8 score. The flaw resides in the annotation feature. Exploitation requires user interaction: the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The advisory reports no evidence of in-the-wild exploitation.

ZDI-26-604: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Foxit PDF Reader use-after-free flaw (CVE-2026-13126) allows remote code execution when users open malicious files; CVSS 7.8 per ZDI advisory.

ZDI-26-604 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader's annotation handling, tracked as CVE-2026-13126 and rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation requires user interaction, with the target visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file, and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The advisory was published by the Zero Day Initiative on August 24, 2026.

ZDI-26-599: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI published advisory ZDI-26-599 for a use-after-free information disclosure flaw (CVE-2026-57238, CVSS 3.3) in Foxit PDF Reader requiring user interaction.

The Zero Day Initiative released advisory ZDI-26-599 describing a use-after-free vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader's annotation handling. The flaw allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information when a target opens a malicious file or visits a malicious page. ZDI rated the issue CVSS 3.3 and assigned CVE-2026-57238.

ZDI-26-601: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Foxit PDF Reader has a use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2026-13129, CVSS 3.3) allowing sensitive information disclosure when a user opens malicious content.

ZDI-26-601 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the annotation feature of Foxit PDF Reader, tracked as CVE-2026-13129 with a CVSS score of 3.3. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information, but requires user interaction such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The advisory does not mention any exploitation in the wild.

ZDI-26-595: Foxit PDF Reader Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Foxit PDF Reader has a use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2026-57254, CVSS 7.8) allowing remote code execution when a user opens a malicious file or page.

ZDI-26-595 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the annotation feature of Foxit PDF Reader, tracked as CVE-2026-57254 with a CVSS score of 7.8. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, but requires user interaction such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file. The advisory does not mention any exploitation in the wild.

Nebulon Enterprise Simulated Threats for Phishing Research (NEST-Phish): A Synthetic Enterprise Phishing Email Dataset for Behavioral and Machine-Learning Research

Researchers release NEST-Phish, a synthetic enterprise phishing email dataset with matched legitimate and phishing emails and cue annotations for detection research.

Academic researchers introduce NEST-Phish, a publicly released synthetic enterprise phishing email dataset built around a fictitious organization named Nebulon. It contains matched synthetic legitimate and phishing emails across a broad set of workplace communication themes, each with interpretable phishing-cue annotations. Human-subject categorizations and supervised classifier evaluations indicate the dataset supports meaningful variation in phishing judgments and provides learnable signal for detection models. It is intended to support work on phishing detection, human susceptibility, explainability, and benchmark development.

arXiv cs.CR · 13d agoResearch