CVE-2025-14421
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Out-of-Bounds Read in pdfforge PDF Architect Enables Info Disclosure

Publication date: 2025-12-23

Last updated on: 2025-12-23

Assigner: Zero Day Initiative

Description
pdfforge PDF Architect PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect. 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 read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-27915.
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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
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CVE-2025-14421
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pdfforge pdf_architect *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads 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 read in the PDF file parsing component of pdfforge PDF Architect. 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 flaw requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page. An attacker can use this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information and potentially combine it with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information on affected installations of pdfforge PDF Architect. 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 affected system. Exploitation requires user interaction, such as opening a malicious file or visiting a malicious page.

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