CVE-2019-14197
CVE-2019-14197 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Denx U-boot with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Denx U-boot
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Das U-Boot through 2019.07. There is a read of out-of-bounds data at nfs_read_reply.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-14197?
- An issue was discovered in Das U-Boot through 2019.07. There is a read of out-of-bounds data at nfs_read_reply.
- How severe is CVE-2019-14197?
- CVE-2019-14197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-14197 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-14197?
- CVE-2019-14197 affects Denx U-boot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-14197?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-14197 published?
- CVE-2019-14197 was published on 2019-07-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blog.semmle.com/uboot-rce-nfs-vulnerability/
- https://gitlab.com/u-boot/u-boot
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-577017.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:denx:u-boot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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