CVE-2019-5041 Memory corruption in Aspose
A stack-based buffer overflow in the Aspose.Words library allows remote code execution via a specially crafted document file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-5041?
CVE-2019-5041 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Aspose, published on 21 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An exploitable Stack Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in the EnumMetaInfo function of Aspose Aspose.Words library, version 18.11.0.0. A specially crafted doc file can cause a stack-based buffer overflow, resulting in remote code execution. An attacker needs to provide a malformed file to the victim to trigger this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5041?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aspose Aspose.words.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5041?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5041 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-5041 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5041 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q4jc-m3mv-qhjx.