How severe is CVE-2019-1010189?

CVE-2019-1010189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-1010189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1010189?

CVE-2019-1010189 affects Mgetty Project Mgetty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1010189?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-1010189 published?

CVE-2019-1010189 was published on 2019-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1010189

CVE-2019-1010189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mgetty Project Mgetty with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Mgetty Project Mgetty
Published: 2019-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

mgetty prior to version 1.2.1 is affected by: Infinite Loop. The impact is: DoS, the program does never terminates. The component is: g3/g32pbm.c. The attack vector is: Local, the user should open a specially crafted file. The fixed version is: 1.2.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1010189?: mgetty prior to version 1.2.1 is affected by: Infinite Loop. The impact is: DoS, the program does never terminates. The component is: g3/g32pbm.c. The attack vector is: Local, the user should open a specially crafted file. The fixed version is: 1.2.1.
How severe is CVE-2019-1010189?: CVE-2019-1010189 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-1010189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1010189?: CVE-2019-1010189 affects Mgetty Project Mgetty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1010189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-1010189 published?: CVE-2019-1010189 was published on 2019-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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