How severe is CVE-2019-14940?

CVE-2019-14940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-14940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14940?

CVE-2019-14940 affects Spdk Storage Performance Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14940?

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

When was CVE-2019-14940 published?

CVE-2019-14940 was published on 2019-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14940

CVE-2019-14940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Spdk Storage Performance Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Spdk Storage Performance Development Kit
Published: 2019-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Storage Performance Development Kit (SPDK) before 19.07, a user of a vhost can cause a crash if the target is sent invalid input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14940?: In Storage Performance Development Kit (SPDK) before 19.07, a user of a vhost can cause a crash if the target is sent invalid input.
How severe is CVE-2019-14940?: CVE-2019-14940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14940?: CVE-2019-14940 affects Spdk Storage Performance Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-14940 published?: CVE-2019-14940 was published on 2019-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/spdk/spdk/releases/tag/v19.07

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:spdk:storage_performance_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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