CVE-2019-5042

Name: CVE-2019-5042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-18T21:15:13.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5042 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable Use-After-Free vulnerability exists in the way FunctionType 0 PDF elements are processed in Aspose.PDF 19.2 for C++. A specially crafted PDF can cause a dangling heap pointer, resulting in a use-after-free. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable Use-After-Free vulnerability exists in the way FunctionType 0 PDF elements are processed in Aspose.PDF 19.2 for C++. 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 vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.06%

78.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aspose	Aspose.Pdf For C\+\+	19.2

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0809Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0809Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5042?

How severe is CVE-2019-5042?

CVE-2019-5042 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5042?

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Source: NVD / NIST