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CVE-2026-47965: Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerab

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CVE-2026-47965 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting acrobat, acrobat dc, acrobat reader dc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.8 (High)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-787
Published2026-06-12
Last modified2026-10-26
Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe

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Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

adobe acrobat UPGRADE
Affected: >= 24.0.0 and < 24.001.30365
Fixed in: 24.001.30365
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 24.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy acrobat || rpm -q acrobat || acrobat --version
2. UPGRADE to 24.001.30365 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade acrobat
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade acrobat
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 24.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison acrobat sudo apt install acrobat=<VERSION_BEFORE_24.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold acrobat
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list acrobat sudo dnf downgrade acrobat-<VERSION_BEFORE_24.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add acrobat
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
adobe acrobat dc UPGRADE
Affected: >= 15.008.20082 and < 26.001.21651
Fixed in: 26.001.21651
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.008.20082
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy acrobat-dc || rpm -q acrobat-dc || acrobat-dc --version
2. UPGRADE to 26.001.21651 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade acrobat-dc
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade acrobat-dc
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 15.008.20082 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison acrobat-dc sudo apt install acrobat-dc=<VERSION_BEFORE_15.008.20082> sudo apt-mark hold acrobat-dc
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list acrobat-dc sudo dnf downgrade acrobat-dc-<VERSION_BEFORE_15.008.20082> sudo dnf versionlock add acrobat-dc
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
adobe acrobat reader dc UPGRADE
Affected: >= 15.008.20082 and < 26.001.21651
Fixed in: 26.001.21651
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.008.20082
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy acrobat-reader-dc || rpm -q acrobat-reader-dc || acrobat-reader-dc --version
2. UPGRADE to 26.001.21651 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade acrobat-reader-dc
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade acrobat-reader-dc
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 15.008.20082 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison acrobat-reader-dc sudo apt install acrobat-reader-dc=<VERSION_BEFORE_15.008.20082> sudo apt-mark hold acrobat-reader-dc
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list acrobat-reader-dc sudo dnf downgrade acrobat-reader-dc-<VERSION_BEFORE_15.008.20082> sudo dnf versionlock add acrobat-reader-dc
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-47965?

acrobat: upgrade to 24.001.30365; acrobat dc: upgrade to 26.001.21651; acrobat reader dc: upgrade to 26.001.21651. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-47965 being exploited?

CVE-2026-47965 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-47965 affect?

CVE-2026-47965 affects acrobat, acrobat dc, acrobat reader dc. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30365, 26.001.21651 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user i

How urgent is CVE-2026-47965?

Priority 28/100. High severity

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