How severe is CVE-2019-10996?

CVE-2019-10996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-10996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-10996?

CVE-2019-10996 affects Redlion Crimson. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10996?

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-2019-10996 published?

CVE-2019-10996 was published on 2019-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-10996

CVE-2019-10996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redlion Crimson with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Redlion Crimson
Published: 2019-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Red Lion Controls Crimson, version 3.0 and prior and version 3.1 prior to release 3112.00, allow multiple vulnerabilities to be exploited when a valid user opens a specially crafted, malicious input file that can reference memory after it has been freed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10996?: Red Lion Controls Crimson, version 3.0 and prior and version 3.1 prior to release 3112.00, allow multiple vulnerabilities to be exploited when a valid user opens a specially crafted, malicious input file that can reference memory after it has been freed.
How severe is CVE-2019-10996?: CVE-2019-10996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-10996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-10996?: CVE-2019-10996 affects Redlion Crimson. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10996?: 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-2019-10996 published?: CVE-2019-10996 was published on 2019-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-248-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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