How severe is CVE-2019-15162?

CVE-2019-15162 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-2019-15162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15162?

CVE-2019-15162 affects Tcpdump Libpcap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15162?

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

When was CVE-2019-15162 published?

CVE-2019-15162 was published on 2019-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15162

CVE-2019-15162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tcpdump Libpcap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Tcpdump Libpcap
Published: 2019-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

rpcapd/daemon.c in libpcap before 1.9.1 on non-Windows platforms provides details about why authentication failed, which might make it easier for attackers to enumerate valid usernames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15162?: rpcapd/daemon.c in libpcap before 1.9.1 on non-Windows platforms provides details about why authentication failed, which might make it easier for attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
How severe is CVE-2019-15162?: CVE-2019-15162 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-2019-15162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15162?: CVE-2019-15162 affects Tcpdump Libpcap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-15162 published?: CVE-2019-15162 was published on 2019-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tcpdump:libpcap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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