Buffer overflow in Aspose Aspose.words
CVE-2019-5041
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.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.033 (87.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Aspose Aspose.words — versions 18.11.0.0
- N/a Aspose — versions Aspose Aspose.Words 18.11.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-5041?
- CVE-2019-5041 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aspose Aspose.words, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2019-08-21.
- How severe is CVE-2019-5041?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.