PT-2019-17428 · Aspose · Aspose.Pdf For C++

Aleksandar Nikolic + 1 · Published 2019-09-18 · Updated 2022-06-27 · CVE-2019-5042

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Aspose.PDF for C++ version 19.2

Description A Use-After-Free vulnerability exists in the way FunctionType 0 PDF elements are processed. A specially crafted PDF can cause a dangling heap pointer, resulting in a use-after-free. An attacker can send a malicious PDF to trigger this issue.

Recommendations For Aspose.PDF for C++ version 19.2, consider avoiding the processing of untrusted PDF files until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict the use of FunctionType 0 PDF elements to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

CVE-2019-5042

Affected Products

Aspose.Pdf For C++

References · 3

• 🔥 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0809 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5042 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-5042 · Vendor Advisory