CVE-2019-5050
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CVE-2019-5050 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A specifically crafted PDF file can lead to a heap corruption when opened in NitroPDF 12.12.1.522. With careful memory manipulation, this can lead to arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A specifically crafted PDF file can lead to a heap corruption when opened in NitroPDF 12.12.1.522. With careful memory manipulation, this can lead to arbitrary code execution. In order to trigger this vulnerability, the victim would need to open the malicious file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gonitro | Nitropdf | 12.12.1.522 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0819Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0819Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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