Is CVE-2019-5041 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-5041 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-5041 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-5041 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-5041?

CVE-2019-5041 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2019-5041

CWE-121Published: August 21, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-5041 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.