CVE-2019-5048: High severity nitrotech vulnerability

Published Oct 9, 2019
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gonitro Nitropdf=12.2.1.522

Event History

Oct 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-5048?

CVE-2019-5048 is a vulnerability that allows a specially crafted PDF file to cause heap corruption and potential arbitrary code execution in NitroPDF 12.12.1.522.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-5048?

CVE-2019-5048 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

What software version is affected by CVE-2019-5048?

NitroPDF version 12.12.1.522 is affected by CVE-2019-5048.

4

How can CVE-2019-5048 be exploited?

CVE-2019-5048 can be exploited by tricking a victim into opening a malicious PDF file that triggers the heap corruption vulnerability in NitroPDF.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-5048?

It is recommended to update NitroPDF to a version that is not affected by CVE-2019-5048 to mitigate the vulnerability.

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