CVE-2019-19005: A bitmap double free in main.c in autotrace 0.31.1 allows attackers to cause an unspecified impact via a malfo

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2019-19005 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting autotrace, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A bitmap double free in main.c in autotrace 0.31.1 allows attackers to cause an unspecified impact via a malformed bitmap image. This may occur after the use-after-free in CVE-2017-9182.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-415
Published	2021-02-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: autotrace project · fedoraproject

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-02-11 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

autotrace project autotrace DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.31.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.31.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy autotrace || rpm -q autotrace || autotrace --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.31.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison autotrace sudo apt install autotrace=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.31.1> sudo apt-mark hold autotrace

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list autotrace sudo dnf downgrade autotrace-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.31.1> sudo dnf versionlock add autotrace

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 34

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 34

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-19005?

autotrace: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-19005 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19005 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-19005 affect?

CVE-2019-19005 affects autotrace, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A bitmap double free in main.c in autotrace 0.31.1 allows attackers to cause an unspecified impact via a malformed bitmap image. This may occur after the use-after-free in CVE-2017-9182.

How urgent is CVE-2019-19005?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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