ID:12279 - Exploit for Deserialization of Untrusted Data in pdfminer.six - CVE-2025-64512

 
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ID:12279 - Exploit for Deserialization of Untrusted Data in pdfminer.six - CVE-2025-64512

Published: January 9, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU118799
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-64512
CWE-ID: CWE-502
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
pdfminer.six

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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 updates from vendor's website.