CVE-2025-27159: Acrobat Reader | Use After Free (CWE-416)

Published Mar 11, 2025
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Updated

Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30225, 20.005.30748, 25.001.20428 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Adobe Acrobat Reader<24.001.30225
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=20.001.30002<20.005.30763
Adobe Acrobat>=24.0.0<24.001.30235
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<25.001.20432
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=20.001.30002<20.005.30763
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.008.20082<25.001.20432
Any of the following
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27159?

CVE-2025-27159 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27159?

To fix CVE-2025-27159, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2025-27159?

CVE-2025-27159 affects Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30225, 20.005.30748, 25.001.20428, and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-27159?

CVE-2025-27159 is classified as a Use After Free vulnerability.

5

Does exploitation of CVE-2025-27159 require user interaction?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2025-27159 requires user interaction, as the victim must open a malicious file.

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