CVE-2019-5067
CVE-2019-5067 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aspose Aspose.pdf For C++ with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-908.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-908
- Affected product: Aspose Aspose.pdf For C++
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An uninitialized memory access vulnerability exists in the way Aspose.PDF 19.2 for C++ handles invalid parent object pointers. A specially crafted PDF can cause a read and write from uninitialized memory, resulting in memory corruption and possibly arbitrary code execution. To trigger this vulnerability, a specifically crafted PDF document needs to be processed by the target application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5067?
- An uninitialized memory access vulnerability exists in the way Aspose.PDF 19.2 for C++ handles invalid parent object pointers. A specially crafted PDF can cause a read and write from uninitialized memory, resulting in memory corruption and possibly arbitrary code execution. To trigger this vulnerability, a specifically crafted PDF document needs to be processed by the target application.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5067?
- CVE-2019-5067 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-5067 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-5067?
- CVE-2019-5067 affects Aspose Aspose.pdf For C++. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-5067?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-5067 published?
- CVE-2019-5067 was published on 2019-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:aspose:aspose.pdf_for_c\+\+:19.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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