How severe is CVE-2019-3957?

CVE-2019-3957 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-3957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3957?

CVE-2019-3957 affects Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3957?

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-2019-3957 published?

CVE-2019-3957 was published on 2019-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3957

CVE-2019-3957 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control
Published: 2019-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dameware Remote Mini Control version 12.1.0.34 and prior contains an unauthenticated remote buffer over-read due to the server not properly validating RsaSignatureLen during key negotiation, which could crash the application or leak sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3957?: Dameware Remote Mini Control version 12.1.0.34 and prior contains an unauthenticated remote buffer over-read due to the server not properly validating RsaSignatureLen during key negotiation, which could crash the application or leak sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2019-3957?: CVE-2019-3957 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-3957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3957?: CVE-2019-3957 affects Solarwinds Dameware Mini Remote Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3957?: 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-2019-3957 published?: CVE-2019-3957 was published on 2019-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-26

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:dameware_mini_remote_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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