SB2025112711 - Debian update for pdfminer



SB2025112711 - Debian update for pdfminer

Published: November 27, 2025 Updated: January 9, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2025112711
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-64512)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data in CMapDB._load_data(). A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted PDF file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.