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Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-25-066: PDF-XChange Editor U3D File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Fri Jan 31 2025(Updated: )

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 U3D 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.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PDF-XChange Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-25-066?

    The severity of ZDI-25-066 is classified as moderate, as it requires user interaction to exploit.

  • How do I fix ZDI-25-066?

    To fix ZDI-25-066, users should update their PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version provided by Tracker Software.

  • What types of information can be disclosed by exploiting ZDI-25-066?

    Exploiting ZDI-25-066 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information from affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.

  • Are all versions of PDF-XChange Editor affected by ZDI-25-066?

    Yes, all versions of PDF-XChange Editor are potentially affected by ZDI-25-066.

  • What actions must a user take to be vulnerable to ZDI-25-066?

    A user must visit a malicious webpage or open a malicious file to be vulnerable to ZDI-25-066.

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