What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5050?

CVE-2019-5050 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-5050?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-5050. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.6%.

Nitropdf CVE-2019-5050

HIGH

Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)

2019-10-09 talos-cna@cisco.com

Buffer Overflow Heap Overflow RCE Nitropdf

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 09, 2019 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

A specifically crafted PDF file can lead to a heap corruption when opened in NitroPDF 12.12.1.522. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-122. 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 products include: Gonitro Nitropdf.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.