CVE-2019-10966
CVE-2019-10966 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ge Aestiva 7100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Ge Aestiva 7100 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In GE Aestiva and Aespire versions 7100 and 7900, a vulnerability exists where serial devices are connected via an added unsecured terminal server to a TCP/IP network configuration, which could allow an attacker to remotely modify device configuration and silence alarms.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-10966?
- In GE Aestiva and Aespire versions 7100 and 7900, a vulnerability exists where serial devices are connected via an added unsecured terminal server to a TCP/IP network configuration, which could allow an attacker to remotely modify device configuration and silence alarms.
- How severe is CVE-2019-10966?
- CVE-2019-10966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-10966 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-10966?
- CVE-2019-10966 primarily affects Ge Aestiva 7100 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-10966?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-10966 published?
- CVE-2019-10966 was published on 2019-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:ge:aestiva_7100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ge:aestiva_7900_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ge:aespire_7100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ge:aespire_7900_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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