CVE-2025-0909

PDF-XChange Editor XPS File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE ID CVE-2025-0909

CVSS SCORE 3.3, AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

AFFECTED VENDORS PDF-XChange

AFFECTED PRODUCTS PDF-XChange Editor

VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. 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 parsing of XPS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Fixed in version 10.5.0.393

https://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.html

DISCLOSURE TIMELINE

2024-11-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor

2025-01-31 - Coordinated public release of advisory

2025-01-31 - Advisory Updated

CREDIT Rocco Calvi (@TecR0c) with TecSecurity