Advisory Details

March 13th, 2025

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC AcroForm Use of Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-25-135
ZDI-CAN-26232

CVE ID CVE-2025-27162
CVSS SCORE 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Adobe
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Acrobat Reader DC
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

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 specific flaw exists within the handling of AcroForms. The issue results from the lack of proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb25-14.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-02-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-03-13 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-03-13 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT Mark Vincent Yason (markyason.github.io)
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