How severe is CVE-2019-5144?

CVE-2019-5144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-5144 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5144?

CVE-2019-5144 affects Kakadusoftware Kakadu Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5144?

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-2019-5144 published?

CVE-2019-5144 was published on 2019-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5144

CVE-2019-5144 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kakadusoftware Kakadu Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Kakadusoftware Kakadu Software
Published: 2019-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable heap underflow vulnerability exists in the derive_taps_and_gains function in kdu_v7ar.dll of Kakadu Software SDK 7.10.2. A specially crafted jp2 file can cause a heap overflow, which can result in remote code execution. An attacker could provide a malformed file to the victim to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5144?: An exploitable heap underflow vulnerability exists in the derive_taps_and_gains function in kdu_v7ar.dll of Kakadu Software SDK 7.10.2. A specially crafted jp2 file can cause a heap overflow, which can result in remote code execution. An attacker could provide a malformed file to the victim to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-5144?: CVE-2019-5144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-5144 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5144?: CVE-2019-5144 affects Kakadusoftware Kakadu Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5144?: 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-2019-5144 published?: CVE-2019-5144 was published on 2019-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0933

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kakadusoftware:kakadu_software:7.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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