First published: Tue Feb 11 2025(Updated: )
PDF-XChange Editor JB2 File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information 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 JB2 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-25433.
Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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<10.4.2.390 |
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The severity of CVE-2025-0905 is considered moderate due to the possibility of information disclosure.
To fix CVE-2025-0905, update PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by Tracker Software.
CVE-2025-0905 can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted JB2 files that require user interaction.
CVE-2025-0905 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information stored on the affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2025-0905, making it less likely for automatic exploitation.