CVE-2025-34106: CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer in Burnaware PDF Shaper
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in PDF Shaper versions 3.5 and 3.6 when converting a crafted PDF file to an image using the 'Convert PDF to Image' functionality. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a maliciously crafted PDF file, leading to arbitrary code execution under the context of the user. This vulnerability has been verified on Windows XP, 7, 8, and 10 platforms using the PDFTools.exe component.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a buffer overflow (CWE-119) in PDF Shaper versions 3.5 and 3.6, specifically in the PDFTools.exe component used for converting PDFs to images. When a user opens a maliciously crafted PDF file and uses the conversion feature, the overflow can be triggered, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the user's context. The vulnerability has been verified on multiple Windows versions, indicating broad impact across legacy and modern systems. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.4, reflecting high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the logged-in user, potentially leading to system compromise or unauthorized actions. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions and can be triggered by opening a crafted PDF file and converting it to an image. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid opening untrusted PDF files with the 'Convert PDF to Image' feature in PDF Shaper version 3.5. Consider disabling or restricting use of this functionality if possible.
CVE-2025-34106: CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer in Burnaware PDF Shaper
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in PDF Shaper versions 3.5 and 3.6 when converting a crafted PDF file to an image using the 'Convert PDF to Image' functionality. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking a user into opening a maliciously crafted PDF file, leading to arbitrary code execution under the context of the user. This vulnerability has been verified on Windows XP, 7, 8, and 10 platforms using the PDFTools.exe component.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.4high
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a buffer overflow (CWE-119) in PDF Shaper versions 3.5 and 3.6, specifically in the PDFTools.exe component used for converting PDFs to images. When a user opens a maliciously crafted PDF file and uses the conversion feature, the overflow can be triggered, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code under the user's context. The vulnerability has been verified on multiple Windows versions, indicating broad impact across legacy and modern systems. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.4, reflecting high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, but user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the logged-in user, potentially leading to system compromise or unauthorized actions. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows versions and can be triggered by opening a crafted PDF file and converting it to an image. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should avoid opening untrusted PDF files with the 'Convert PDF to Image' feature in PDF Shaper version 3.5. Consider disabling or restricting use of this functionality if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-15T19:15:22.559Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 687654a5a83201eaaccea505
Added to database: 07/15/2025, 13:16:21 UTC
Last enriched: 05/14/2026, 01:55:59 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:50 UTC
Views: 257
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