CVE-2025-0903 Details
Description
PDF-XChange Editor RTF File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. 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 RTF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-25421.
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in PDF-XChange Editor, specifically within the RTF file parsing component. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations. The issue arises from inadequate validation of user-supplied data lengths before copying them into fixed-length heap-based buffers. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires user interaction, as the target must open a malicious file or visit a harmful webpage.
This vulnerability has been fixed in PDF-XChange Editor version 10.4.2.390.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 12, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-070/ | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
| CWE-122 | Heap-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| pdf-xchange pdf-xchange editor | < 10.4.2.390 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 11, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |