CVE-2025-14401
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
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| pdfsam | enhanced | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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.