How severe is CVE-2019-14717?

CVE-2019-14717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-14717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14717?

CVE-2019-14717 affects Verifone Verix Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14717?

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-2019-14717 published?

CVE-2019-14717 was published on 2020-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14717

CVE-2019-14717 is a high-severity vulnerability in Verifone Verix Os 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Verifone Verix Os
Published: 2020-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Verifone Verix OS on VerixV Pinpad Payment Terminals with QT000530 have a Buffer Overflow via the Run system call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14717?: Verifone Verix OS on VerixV Pinpad Payment Terminals with QT000530 have a Buffer Overflow via the Run system call.
How severe is CVE-2019-14717?: CVE-2019-14717 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14717?: CVE-2019-14717 affects Verifone Verix Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14717?: 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-2019-14717 published?: CVE-2019-14717 was published on 2020-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ptsecurity.com/ww-en/analytics/threatscape/pt-2020-26/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:verifone:verix_os:qt000530:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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