CVE-2019-5041: An exploitable Stack Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in the EnumMetaInfo function of Aspose Aspose.

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-5041 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting aspose.words. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121, CWE-787
Published	2019-08-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: aspose

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-21 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aspose aspose.words DOWNGRADE

Affected: 18.11.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 18.11.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aspose.words || rpm -q aspose.words || aspose.words --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 18.11.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aspose.words sudo apt install aspose.words=<VERSION_BEFORE_18.11.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold aspose.words

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

dnf --showduplicates list aspose.words sudo dnf downgrade aspose.words-<VERSION_BEFORE_18.11.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add aspose.words

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-5041?

aspose.words: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-5041 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5041 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-2019-5041 affect?

CVE-2019-5041 affects aspose.words. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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 e

How urgent is CVE-2019-5041?

Priority 53/100. High severity

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