CVE-2025-14410
Out-of-Bounds Read in Soda PDF Desktop Enables Information Disclosure
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 |
|---|---|---|
| soda_pdf | soda_pdf_desktop | 3.0 |
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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 is an out-of-bounds read in the PDF file parsing component of Soda PDF Desktop. It occurs because the software does not properly validate user-supplied data when parsing PDF files, which can cause it to read beyond the end of an allocated object. Exploiting this requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. An attacker can use this flaw to disclose sensitive information and potentially combine it with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information on affected installations of Soda PDF Desktop. Additionally, if combined with other vulnerabilities, it may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process, potentially compromising the system or user data. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening PDF files from untrusted sources and do not visit malicious web pages that could exploit the vulnerability. Ensure that Soda PDF Desktop is updated with any patches released by the vendor once available. Additionally, consider restricting user permissions and applying network security measures to limit exposure.