PDF-XChange Editor 10.5.2.395 EMF File Parser out-of-bounds
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in PDF-XChange Editor 10.5.2.395. This impacts an unknown function of the component EMF File Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-27931. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in PDF-XChange Editor 10.5.2.395. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component EMF File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the EMF functionality of PDF-XChange Editor version 10.5.2.395. By using a specially crafted EMF file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information.
The weakness was shared by The disclosure as TALOS-2025-2171. The advisory is shared for download at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-27931 since 04/07/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-23632). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.
Product
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Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3
VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-boundsCWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
04/07/2025 CVE reserved08/05/2025 Advisory disclosed
08/05/2025 VulDB entry created
08/23/2025 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: TALOS-2025-2171Researcher: The disclosure
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2025-27931 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-27931
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318844
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Entry
Created: 08/05/2025 19:46Updated: 08/23/2025 05:48
Changes: 08/05/2025 19:46 (65), 08/06/2025 02:31 (1), 08/23/2025 05:48 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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