How severe is CVE-2019-12265?

CVE-2019-12265 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-12265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 55% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12265?

CVE-2019-12265 primarily affects Windriver Vxworks. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12265?

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

When was CVE-2019-12265 published?

CVE-2019-12265 was published on 2019-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12265

CVE-2019-12265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Windriver Vxworks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 55% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-401.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 55% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Windriver Vxworks
Published: 2019-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Wind River VxWorks 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9.3 and 6.9.4 has a Memory Leak in the IGMPv3 client component. There is an IPNET security vulnerability: IGMP Information leak via IGMPv3 specific membership report.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12265?: Wind River VxWorks 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9.3 and 6.9.4 has a Memory Leak in the IGMPv3 client component. There is an IPNET security vulnerability: IGMP Information leak via IGMPv3 specific membership report.
How severe is CVE-2019-12265?: CVE-2019-12265 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 low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-12265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 55% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12265?: CVE-2019-12265 primarily affects Windriver Vxworks. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12265?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-12265 published?: CVE-2019-12265 was published on 2019-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:7.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:6.2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:6.2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:6.2.7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:siprotec_5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:cp300
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:siprotec_5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:cp200
cpe:2.3:o:netapp:e-series_santricity_os_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:power_meter_9410_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:power_meter_9810_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_win7000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_win7018_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_win7025_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_win7200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:belden:hirschmann_hios:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:belden:garrettcom_magnum_dx940e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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