Use After Free Vulnerability in Format Plugins by Adobe
CVE-2025-61842

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Format Plugins
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-61842?

Adobe's Format Plugins, specifically versions 1.1.1 and earlier, are susceptible to a Use After Free vulnerability. This flaw may allow attackers to potentially disclose sensitive information through memory exposure. Exploitation necessitates that a user interacts with the vulnerability by opening a specially crafted malicious file, thereby increasing the risk if end users are not adequately informed about security best practices.

Affected Version(s)

Format Plugins 0 <= 1.1.1

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/formatplugins/a...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
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-2025-61842 : Use After Free Vulnerability in Format Plugins by Adobe