CVE-2025-64899: Acrobat Reader versions 24.001.30264, 20.005.30793, 25.001.20982, 24.001.30273, 20.005.30803 and earlier are a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-64899?

acrobat: upgrade to 20.005.30838, 24.001.30307, 24.001.30308; acrobat dc: upgrade to 25.001.20997; acrobat reader: upgrade to 20.005.30838. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-64899 being exploited?

CVE-2025-64899 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-64899 affect?

CVE-2025-64899 affects acrobat, acrobat dc, acrobat reader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 alloca

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-64899 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting acrobat, acrobat dc, acrobat reader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 maliciou

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2025-12-09
Last modified	2026-09-25

Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe

Last updated 2026-09-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-09 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe acrobat UPGRADE

Affected: >= 20.001.3005 and < 20.005.30838 · >= 24.001.20604 and < 24.001.30307 · >= 24.001.20604 and < 24.001.30308

Fixed in: 20.005.30838, 24.001.30307, 24.001.30308

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20.001.3005

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy acrobat || rpm -q acrobat || acrobat --version

2. UPGRADE to 20.005.30838 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade acrobat

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade acrobat

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 20.001.3005 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison acrobat sudo apt install acrobat=<VERSION_BEFORE_20.001.3005> sudo apt-mark hold acrobat

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list acrobat sudo dnf downgrade acrobat-<VERSION_BEFORE_20.001.3005> sudo dnf versionlock add acrobat

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

adobe acrobat dc UPGRADE

Affected: < 25.001.20997

Fixed in: 25.001.20997

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy acrobat-dc || rpm -q acrobat-dc || acrobat-dc --version

2. UPGRADE to 25.001.20997 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade acrobat-dc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade acrobat-dc

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

adobe acrobat reader UPGRADE

Affected: >= 20.001.3005 and < 20.005.30838

Fixed in: 20.005.30838

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20.001.3005

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy acrobat-reader || rpm -q acrobat-reader || acrobat-reader --version

2. UPGRADE to 20.005.30838 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade acrobat-reader

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade acrobat-reader

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 20.001.3005 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison acrobat-reader sudo apt install acrobat-reader=<VERSION_BEFORE_20.001.3005> sudo apt-mark hold acrobat-reader

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list acrobat-reader sudo dnf downgrade acrobat-reader-<VERSION_BEFORE_20.001.3005> sudo dnf versionlock add acrobat-reader

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

adobe acrobat reader dc UPGRADE

Affected: < 25.001.20997

Fixed in: 25.001.20997

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy acrobat-reader-dc || rpm -q acrobat-reader-dc || acrobat-reader-dc --version

2. UPGRADE to 25.001.20997 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade acrobat-reader-dc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade acrobat-reader-dc

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-64899?

acrobat: upgrade to 20.005.30838, 24.001.30307, 24.001.30308; acrobat dc: upgrade to 25.001.20997; acrobat reader: upgrade to 20.005.30838. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-64899 being exploited?

CVE-2025-64899 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-64899 affect?

CVE-2025-64899 affects acrobat, acrobat dc, acrobat reader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 alloca

How urgent is CVE-2025-64899?

Priority 38/100. High severity

Software pages

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