CVE-2019-5040

CVE-2019-5040 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openweave Openweave-core 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

Description

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Weave MessageLayer parsing of Openweave-core version 4.0.2 and Nest Cam IQ Indoor version 4620002. A specially crafted weave packet can cause an integer overflow to occur, resulting in PacketBuffer data reuse. An attacker can send a packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5040?
An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the Weave MessageLayer parsing of Openweave-core version 4.0.2 and Nest Cam IQ Indoor version 4620002. A specially crafted weave packet can cause an integer overflow to occur, resulting in PacketBuffer data reuse. An attacker can send a packet to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-5040?
CVE-2019-5040 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-5040 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5040?
CVE-2019-5040 primarily affects Openweave Openweave-core. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5040?
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-2019-5040 published?
CVE-2019-5040 was published on 2019-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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