CVE-2025-14411
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 | * |
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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 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 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, potentially compromising the system. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious webpage.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information by exploiting an out-of-bounds read in Soda PDF Desktop. Disclosure of sensitive information could potentially lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive data. However, specific impacts on compliance depend on the nature of the disclosed data and the affected organization's controls.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening suspicious or untrusted PDF files and do not visit malicious web pages that could exploit the vulnerability. Ensure that Soda PDF Desktop is updated with any patches or security updates provided by the vendor once available. User interaction is required for exploitation, so educating users about the risks of opening unknown PDFs or visiting untrusted sites is important.