{"id":82637,"date":"2025-10-14T09:35:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T09:35:19","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-28T17:39:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T23:39:16","slug":"cve-2025-46205-denial-of-service-vulnerability-in-podofo-s-pdftokenizer-readdictionary-function","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-46205-denial-of-service-vulnerability-in-podofo-s-pdftokenizer-readdictionary-function\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-46205: Denial of Service Vulnerability in Podofo’s PdfTokenizer::ReadDictionary Function<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The world of cybersecurity is an ever-evolving landscape riddled with potential vulnerabilities and exploits. One such vulnerability, with the identifier CVE-2025-46205, poses a significant threat to any system utilizing versions v0.10.0 to v0.10.5 of the podofo library. This vulnerability specifically targets the PdfTokenizer::ReadDictionary function<\/a>, leading to a heap-use-after-free condition. This vulnerability is of high importance as it allows attackers to cause a Denial<\/a> of Service (DoS) by simply supplying a crafted PDF file. Organizations utilizing the affected versions of podofo should address this vulnerability promptly to prevent potential system compromise<\/a> or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-46205
\nSeverity: High (8.1 CVSS Severity Score)
\nAttack Vector: Remote
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: Denial of Service, Potential system<\/a> compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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\r\n \r\n \"Ameeba\r\n <\/a>\r\n A new way to communicate\r\n <\/h2>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Ameeba Chat is built on encrypted identity, not personal profiles.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Message, call, share files, and coordinate with identities kept separate.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n