Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader

CVE-2025-27159

What is CVE-2025-27159?

Adobe Acrobat Reader is susceptible to a Use After Free vulnerability that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user. This vulnerability requires user interaction; an attacker must entice a victim into opening a specially crafted malicious file. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized actions performed by the user, making it critical for users to remain vigilant about file sources and to ensure their software is updated to the latest versions to mitigate potential risks.

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