CVE-2019-5042
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-09-18
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-5042?
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.
Is CVE-2019-5042 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-5042 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-5042?
CVE-2019-5042 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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