Advisory Published

ZDI-25-131: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Annotation Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Mar 13 2025(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-27160.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-25-131?

    The ZDI-25-131 vulnerability has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-25-131?

    To fix ZDI-25-131, update Adobe Acrobat Reader DC to the latest version provided by Adobe.

  • Who is affected by ZDI-25-131?

    Users of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC are affected by the ZDI-25-131 vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerabilities does ZDI-25-131 represent?

    ZDI-25-131 represents a remote code execution vulnerability requiring user interaction.

  • What does user interaction mean in the context of ZDI-25-131?

    User interaction means that the victim must either visit a malicious web page or open a malicious file to trigger the exploit.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203