CVE-2025-64899: acrobat Out-of-bounds Read — Fix

Description

Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30264, 20.005.30793, 25.001.20982, 24.001.30273, 20.005.30803 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
adobe	acrobat	20.001.3005 — 20.005.30838
adobe	acrobat_dc	< 25.001.20997
adobe	acrobat_reader	20.001.3005 — 20.005.30838
adobe	acrobat_reader_dc	< 25.001.20997
adobe	acrobat	24.001.20604 — 24.001.30307
microsoft	windows	All
adobe	acrobat	24.001.20604 — 24.001.30308
apple	macos	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb25-119.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-64899? +

Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30264, 20.005.30793, 25.001.20982, 24.001.30273, 20.005.30803 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-64899? +

CVE-2025-64899 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-64899? +

CVE-2025-64899 affects products from adobe, apple, microsoft, specifically: acrobat, acrobat_dc, acrobat_reader, acrobat_reader_dc, macos, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-64899? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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