CVE-2025-64893 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability classified under CWE-125 affecting Adobe's Digital Negative (DNG) Software Development Kit (SDK) versions 1.7.0 and earlier. The vulnerability arises when the SDK processes specially crafted DNG files, leading to reading memory beyond allocated buffers. This can result in exposure of sensitive information stored in memory or cause application crashes, leading to denial of service. The attack vector requires local user interaction, specifically opening a malicious DNG file, but does not require any privileges or authentication. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (due to memory disclosure) and availability (due to potential crashes). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with the vector string AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H, meaning the attack requires local access and user interaction, has low attack complexity, no privileges required, and impacts confidentiality and availability but not integrity. No patches or fixes have been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The DNG SDK is widely used in digital imaging applications for handling raw image files, making this vulnerability relevant to software that integrates this SDK for image processing or digital asset management.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-64893 can be significant, especially those in sectors relying heavily on digital imaging and media processing, such as creative agencies, media companies, and digital forensics. Confidential data leakage through memory exposure could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, including intellectual property or personal data embedded in memory. Denial of service caused by application crashes can disrupt business operations, delay workflows, and reduce productivity. Since exploitation requires user interaction, phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to trick users into opening malicious files, increasing the risk of targeted attacks. The lack of available patches means organizations must rely on mitigations and detection until Adobe releases a fix. The vulnerability could also affect software vendors in Europe that incorporate the DNG SDK into their products, potentially leading to supply chain risks.

1. Restrict the sources of DNG files to trusted origins and implement strict file validation before processing. 2. Employ application sandboxing or containerization for software using the DNG SDK to limit the impact of potential exploitation. 3. Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious image files, especially from unknown senders. 4. Monitor systems for abnormal application crashes or memory access patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5. Coordinate with software vendors to track patch releases and apply updates promptly once available. 6. Consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous behaviors related to file parsing. 7. Implement network-level controls to block or flag suspicious file transfers involving DNG files. 8. Conduct regular security assessments of applications integrating the DNG SDK to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.