CVE-2025-2231
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CVE-2025-2231 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 RTF 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25473.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pdf-Xchange | Pdf-Tools | 10.5.1.394 |
| Pdf-Xchange | Pdf-Xchange Editor | 10.5.1.394 |
References
- https://www.pdf-xchange.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-129/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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