Use After Free Vulnerability in Acrobat Reader by Adobe
CVE-2025-43573

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Acrobat Reader
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-43573?

Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30235, 20.005.30763, and 25.001.20521 and earlier are susceptible to a Use After Free vulnerability that may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the user's context. This issue necessitates user interaction, as it requires the victim to open a specially crafted malicious file. Users are advised to update their software to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

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-2025-43573 : Use After Free Vulnerability in Acrobat Reader by Adobe