CVE-2025-14419
Memory Corruption in pdfforge PDF Architect 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 |
|---|---|---|
| pdfforge | pdf_architect | 3.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-119 | The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a memory corruption flaw in the PDF file parsing component of pdfforge PDF Architect. It occurs due to improper validation of user-supplied data when parsing PDF files. Exploiting this flaw requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious PDF file or visiting a malicious webpage, which then allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application process.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system with the privileges of the pdfforge PDF Architect process. This could lead to unauthorized actions such as installing malware, stealing data, or disrupting system operations. Since user interaction is required, the risk depends on the likelihood of opening malicious files or visiting malicious sites.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening PDF files from untrusted or unknown sources and do not visit malicious web pages that could exploit the vulnerability. Ensure that user interaction with potentially malicious PDF files is minimized. Applying any available patches or updates from pdfforge PDF Architect once released is also recommended.