CVE-2025-64085: A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the importDataObject() function of PDF-XChange Editor v10.7.3.401

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-64085 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting pdf-xchange editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the importDataObject() function of PDF-XChange Editor v10.7.3.401 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-476
Published	2025-12-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pdf-xchange

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-09 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pdf-xchange pdf-xchange editor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.7.3.401

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.7.3.401

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pdf-xchange-editor || rpm -q pdf-xchange-editor || pdf-xchange-editor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.7.3.401 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pdf-xchange-editor sudo apt install pdf-xchange-editor=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.7.3.401> sudo apt-mark hold pdf-xchange-editor

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pdf-xchange-editor sudo dnf downgrade pdf-xchange-editor-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.7.3.401> sudo dnf versionlock add pdf-xchange-editor

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-64085?

pdf-xchange editor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-64085 being exploited?

CVE-2025-64085 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-64085 affect?

CVE-2025-64085 affects pdf-xchange editor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the importDataObject() function of PDF-XChange Editor v10.7.3.401 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted input.

How urgent is CVE-2025-64085?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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