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CVE-2025-46205

Podofo use-after-free

8.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.40%
  1. Published1 Oct 2025

Description

A heap-use-after free in the PdfTokenizer::ReadDictionary function of podofo v0.10.0 to v0.10.5 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by supplying a crafted PDF file. NOTE: this is disputed by the Supplier because there is no available file to reproduce the issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Podofo≥ 0.10.0 ≤ 0.10.5

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-46205 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-46205 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.40%.

How severe is CVE-2025-46205?

CVE-2025-46205 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-46205?

Affected products include Podofo.

How do I fix CVE-2025-46205?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.