Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2025-27160

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Acrobat Reader
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2025

What is CVE-2025-27160?

A use after free vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30225, 20.005.30748, 25.001.20428 and earlier. This flaw can be exploited to execute arbitrary code within the user's context, but it requires user interaction, as the victim must open a specially crafted malicious file to trigger the exploit. Vigilance in managing file opening practices is essential to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Acrobat Reader 0 <= 25.001.20428

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb25-...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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