CVE-2019-17519
CVE-2019-17519 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nxp Mcuxpresso Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Nxp Mcuxpresso Software Development Kit
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Bluetooth Low Energy implementation on NXP SDK through 2.2.1 for KW41Z devices does not properly restrict the Link Layer payload length, allowing attackers in radio range to cause a buffer overflow via a crafted packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17519?
- The Bluetooth Low Energy implementation on NXP SDK through 2.2.1 for KW41Z devices does not properly restrict the Link Layer payload length, allowing attackers in radio range to cause a buffer overflow via a crafted packet.
- How severe is CVE-2019-17519?
- CVE-2019-17519 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-17519 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-17519?
- CVE-2019-17519 affects Nxp Mcuxpresso Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-17519?
- 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-2019-17519 published?
- CVE-2019-17519 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nxp:mcuxpresso_software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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