Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor XPS File Parser out-of-bounds

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A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component XPS File Parser. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-0904. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Tracker Software PDF-XChange Editor (unknown version). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component XPS File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

PDF-XChange Editor XPS 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 XPS 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-25422.

The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-0904 since 01/30/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 215059 (PDF-XChange Editor < 10.4.2.390 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (215059). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Document Reader Software

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• Tracker Software

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• PDF-XChange Editor

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• free

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