Vulnerability Description
Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30235, 20.005.30763, 25.001.20521 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 15.008.20082, < 25.001.20531 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 15.008.20082, < 25.001.20531 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 20.001.30002, < 20.005.30774 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 20.001.30002, < 20.005.30774 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-43573?
CVE-2025-43573 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30235, 20.005.30763, 25.001.20521 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current ...
How severe is CVE-2025-43573?
CVE-2025-43573 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-43573?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macos, Adobe Acrobat.