CVE-2025-57248: sumatrapdfreader sumatrapdf NULL Pointer Dereference
CVSS: 7.3v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 15-09-2025Last modified 15-09-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-57248 is a high (CVSS 7.3) NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in sumatrapdfreader sumatrapdf. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 14.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.3/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.24%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1github
Timeline
- 15-09-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 15-09-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A null pointer dereference vulnerability was discovered in SumatraPDF 3.5.2 during the processing of a crafted .djvu file. When the file is opened, the application crashes inside libmupdf.dll, specifically in the DataPool::has_data() function.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
EPSS trend
Probability
0.24%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
15%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.24% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.24%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundSumatrapdf
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Sumatrapdfreader1 product
- sumatrapdf3.5.2
1 vendor · 1 product