CVE-2025-64899
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Publication date: 2025-12-09

Last updated on: 2025-12-12

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

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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Published
2025-12-09
Last Modified
2025-12-12
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-09
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-64899
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
adobe acrobat_dc to 25.001.20997 (inc)
adobe acrobat_reader_dc to 25.001.20997 (inc)
adobe acrobat_reader 24.001.30273
adobe acrobat_reader 25.001.20982
adobe acrobat_reader 20.005.30793
adobe acrobat_reader 24.001.30264
adobe acrobat_reader 20.005.30803
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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read in Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30264, 20.005.30793, 25.001.20982, 24.001.30273, 20.005.30803 and earlier. It occurs when parsing a specially crafted file, causing the program to read beyond the allocated memory structure. This flaw can be exploited by an attacker to execute code with the privileges of the current user, but it requires the user to open a malicious file.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system with the same privileges as the current user. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or compromising system integrity. However, exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that you update Acrobat Reader to a version later than 24.001.30264, 20.005.30793, 25.001.20982, 24.001.30273, or 20.005.30803. Avoid opening files from untrusted sources, as exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file.

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