CVE-2019-5042

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Aspose.PDF for C++ version 19.2

Description A Use-After-Free vulnerability exists in the way FunctionType 0 PDF elements are processed. 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 issue.

Recommendations For Aspose.PDF for C++ version 19.2, consider avoiding the processing of untrusted PDF files until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict the use of FunctionType 0 PDF elements to minimize the risk of exploitation.