How severe is CVE-2019-0981?

CVE-2019-0981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-0981 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0981?

CVE-2019-0981 primarily affects Microsoft .net Core. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0981?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-0981 published?

CVE-2019-0981 was published on 2019-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0981

CVE-2019-0981 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft .net Core with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-19.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-19
Affected product: Microsoft .net Core
Published: 2019-05-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A denial of service vulnerability exists when .NET Framework or .NET Core improperly handle web requests, aka '.Net Framework and .Net Core Denial of Service Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0820, CVE-2019-0980.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0981?: A denial of service vulnerability exists when .NET Framework or .NET Core improperly handle web requests, aka '.Net Framework and .Net Core Denial of Service Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0820, CVE-2019-0980.
How severe is CVE-2019-0981?: CVE-2019-0981 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-0981 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0981?: CVE-2019-0981 primarily affects Microsoft .net Core. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0981?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-0981 published?: CVE-2019-0981 was published on 2019-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

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cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_core:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_core:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_core:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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