How severe is CVE-2019-5090?

CVE-2019-5090 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-2019-5090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5090?

CVE-2019-5090 affects Leadtools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5090?

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-2019-5090 published?

CVE-2019-5090 was published on 2019-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5090

CVE-2019-5090 is a high-severity vulnerability in Leadtools 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Leadtools
Published: 2019-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the DICOM packet-parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS libltdic.so, version 20.0.2019.3.15. A specially crafted packet can cause an out-of-bounds read, resulting in information disclosure. An attacker can send a packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5090?: An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the DICOM packet-parsing functionality of LEADTOOLS libltdic.so, version 20.0.2019.3.15. A specially crafted packet can cause an out-of-bounds read, resulting in information disclosure. An attacker can send a packet to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-5090?: CVE-2019-5090 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-2019-5090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5090?: CVE-2019-5090 affects Leadtools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5090?: 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-2019-5090 published?: CVE-2019-5090 was published on 2019-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0882

Affected products (1)

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

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