CVE-2019-5047: Use After Free

Published Oct 9, 2019
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Updated

An exploitable Use After Free vulnerability exists in the CharProcs parsing functionality of NitroPDF. A specially crafted PDF can cause a type confusion, resulting in a Use After Free. An attacker can craft a malicious PDF to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gonitro Nitropdf=12.2.1.522

Event History

Oct 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-5047?

CVE-2019-5047 is a Use After Free vulnerability that exists in the CharProcs parsing functionality of NitroPDF.

2

How does CVE-2019-5047 work?

An attacker can craft a specially crafted PDF that triggers a type confusion, resulting in a Use After Free vulnerability.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5047?

CVE-2019-5047 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, which is considered high.

4

Which version of NitroPDF is affected by CVE-2019-5047?

NitroPDF version 12.2.1.522 is affected by CVE-2019-5047.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-5047?

At the time of writing, there is no specific fix available for CVE-2019-5047. It is recommended to update to the latest version of NitroPDF once a fix becomes available.

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