Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2025-43550

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Acrobat Reader
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-43550?

Adobe Acrobat Reader is impacted by a Use After Free vulnerability that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected user. Successful exploitation necessitates user interaction, specifically requiring the user to open a maliciously crafted file. This threat underscores the importance of being cautious with file downloads and maintaining updated software versions to mitigate risk.

Affected Version(s)

Acrobat Reader 0 <= 25.001.20521

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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CVE-2025-43550 : Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader