Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader
CVE-2025-43574

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Acrobat Reader
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-43574?

A Use After Free vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader that can lead to arbitrary code execution when the user opens a crafted malicious file. This flaw affects versions 24.001.30235, 20.005.30763, and 25.001.20521. Exploit of this vulnerability necessitates that the victim interacts with the malicious file, emphasizing the importance of safe file handling.

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-2025-43574 : Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader