How severe is CVE-2019-16096?

CVE-2019-16096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-16096 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-2019-16096?

CVE-2019-16096 affects Kilo Project Kilo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16096?

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-2019-16096 published?

CVE-2019-16096 was published on 2019-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16096

CVE-2019-16096 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kilo Project Kilo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Kilo Project Kilo
Published: 2019-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Kilo 0.0.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow because there is an integer overflow in a calculation involving the number of tabs in one row.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16096?: Kilo 0.0.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow because there is an integer overflow in a calculation involving the number of tabs in one row.
How severe is CVE-2019-16096?: CVE-2019-16096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-16096 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-2019-16096?: CVE-2019-16096 affects Kilo Project Kilo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16096?: 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-2019-16096 published?: CVE-2019-16096 was published on 2019-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kilo_project:kilo:0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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