CVE-2025-14401
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Out-Of-Bounds Read in PDFsam Enhanced Enables Remote Code Execution

Publication date: 2025-12-23

Last updated on: 2025-12-23

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
PDFsam Enhanced App Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDFsam Enhanced. 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 App objects. 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-27260.
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Published
2025-12-23
Last Modified
2025-12-23
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2026-06-16
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2025-12-24
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-14401
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pdfsam enhanced *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in PDFsam Enhanced involves an out-of-bounds read in the handling of App objects due to improper validation of user-supplied data. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing the application to read past the end of an allocated buffer. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

Impact Analysis

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code within the context of the PDFsam Enhanced process. This could lead to unauthorized actions, data compromise, or system control depending on the privileges of the application.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening files or visiting pages from untrusted sources that could exploit the PDFsam Enhanced App. Ensure that PDFsam Enhanced is updated to a version where this vulnerability is patched once available. Additionally, restrict user privileges and consider disabling or limiting the use of App objects if possible until a fix is applied.

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