A vulnerability was found in NitroPDF (the affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a type conversion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-704. The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An exploitable use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Length parsing function of NitroPDF. A specially crafted PDF can cause a type confusion, resulting in a use-after-free condition. An attacker can craft a malicious PDF to trigger this vulnerability.

The weakness was released 10/09/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-5053 since 01/04/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-143285, VDB-143284, VDB-143283 and VDB-143282. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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