CVE-2019-5088: An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists in Investintech Able2Extract Professional 14.0.7 x64

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-5088 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting able2extract. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists in Investintech Able2Extract Professional 14.0.7 x64. A specially crafted BMP file can cause an out-of-bounds memory write, allowing a potential attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim machine. Can trigger this vulnerability by sending the user a specially crafted BMP file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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	2.0% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2019-11-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: investintech

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-05 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

investintech able2extract DOWNGRADE

Affected: 14.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.0.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy able2extract || rpm -q able2extract || able2extract --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison able2extract sudo apt install able2extract=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0.7> sudo apt-mark hold able2extract

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

dnf --showduplicates list able2extract sudo dnf downgrade able2extract-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add able2extract

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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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-2019-5088?

able2extract: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-5088 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5088 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-2019-5088 affect?

CVE-2019-5088 affects able2extract. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists in Investintech Able2Extract Professional 14.0.7 x64. A specially crafted BMP file can cause an out-of-bounds memory write, allowing a potential attacker to execute arbitrary code on the

How urgent is CVE-2019-5088?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2019-5089 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE An exploitable memory corruption vulnerability exists in Investintech Able2Extract Professional 4.0.7 x64

References

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