#VU103487 Use-after-free in PDF-XChange Editor and PDF-XChange PRO - CVE-2025-0899
Published: February 3, 2025 / Updated: February 3, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU103487
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0899
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange PRO
PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange PRO
Software vendor:
PDF-XChange
PDF-XChange
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the handling of AcroForms. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system..
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.