How severe is CVE-2019-5084?

CVE-2019-5084 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-5084 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5084?

CVE-2019-5084 affects Leadtools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5084?

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-2019-5084 published?

CVE-2019-5084 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5084

CVE-2019-5084 is a high-severity vulnerability in Leadtools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Leadtools
Published: 2019-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the TIF-parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS 20. A specially crafted TIF image can cause an offset beyond the bounds of a heap allocation to be written, potentially resulting in code execution. An attacker can specially craft a TIF image to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5084?: An exploitable heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the TIF-parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS 20. A specially crafted TIF image can cause an offset beyond the bounds of a heap allocation to be written, potentially resulting in code execution. An attacker can specially craft a TIF image to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-5084?: CVE-2019-5084 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-5084 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5084?: CVE-2019-5084 affects Leadtools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5084?: 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-2019-5084 published?: CVE-2019-5084 was published on 2019-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0876

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:leadtools:leadtools:20.0.2019.3.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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