CVE-2025-14409
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Out-of-Bounds Write in Soda PDF Desktop Enables Remote Code Execution

Publication date: 2025-12-23

Last updated on: 2025-12-23

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
Soda PDF Desktop PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Soda PDF Desktop. 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 PDF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write 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-27120.
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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
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-14409
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Vendor Product Version / Range
soda_pdf soda_pdf_desktop 3.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write flaw in the PDF file parsing component of Soda PDF Desktop. It occurs because the software does not properly validate user-supplied data, allowing an attacker to write data past the end of an allocated buffer. Exploiting this flaw requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious PDF file or visiting a malicious webpage, which then allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the Soda PDF Desktop process.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system with the privileges of the Soda PDF Desktop application. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or taking control of the affected system. Since user interaction is required, the risk depends on users opening malicious files or visiting malicious sites.

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