CVE-2019-5618: A-PDF WAV to MP3 version 1.0.0 suffers from an instance of CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow.

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-5618 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting wav to mp3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A-PDF WAV to MP3 version 1.0.0 suffers from an instance of CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow.

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	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121, CWE-787
Published	2020-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Rapid7, Inc. · Vendor: a-pdf

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-04-29 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

a-pdf wav to mp3 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wav-to-mp3 || rpm -q wav-to-mp3 || wav-to-mp3 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wav-to-mp3 sudo apt install wav-to-mp3=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold wav-to-mp3

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

dnf --showduplicates list wav-to-mp3 sudo dnf downgrade wav-to-mp3-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add wav-to-mp3

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Metasploit: A-PDF WAV to MP3 v1.0.0 Buffer Overflow

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-2019-5618?

wav to mp3: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-5618 being exploited?

CVE-2019-5618 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-2019-5618 affect?

CVE-2019-5618 affects wav to mp3. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A-PDF WAV to MP3 version 1.0.0 suffers from an instance of CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow.

How urgent is CVE-2019-5618?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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